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The tax administrator will research, prepare, file and navigate filings for the entire institution. Position will require a thorough working knowledge of the tax code, filing obligations and be able to make independent decisions of tax withholding utilizing tax code and University policies and procedures.

The tax administrator will be fundamental in maintaining tax compliance for the University through timely and accurately filing of various tax returns.

Duties Include:
Review and reconcile employment tax accounts and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual federal, state, city and School district tax returns. Will determine and maintain proper filing frequency for all employment related tax-withholding accounts. Accurately and timely file employment related taxes. Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the tax withholding obligations and independently complete moderately complexed tax returns for various types of employment tax returns.

Prepares monthly sales and use tax returns and ensure timely payment of tax withheld and estimated payments. Assist campus with Sales and Use tax questions and maintaining sales tax exemption forms. Maintain Sales and Use tax exemptions in various states and apply for exemption renewals as required. Conduct regular reviews of nexus requirements to determine filing requirements

Communicate with University Departments to gather information required for IRS form 990T.
Assist with preparation of the IRS form 990T. Gather required information from campus to assist with the preparation of additional returns such as Excise tax, transient tax, 1042, 1042S

Research and make determinations on Universities employment tax obligations for individuals
working at off campus locations. Maintain, register and set up withholding accounts as needed based on employee work locations utilizing established University processes and policies. May manage vendor relationships including but not limited to leading RFP process and service level agreements

Other duties as assigned.

 

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Salary range is $44,592 – $74,196. Target hiring range is $44,592 – $51,838

A sign-on bonus of up to 10% of base salary may be available.

In addition to a competitive approach to salary, Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, transgender care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% company contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and more.
Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits

 

Position open until filled; for full consideration, please apply by May 19, 2022 at the following link: https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/41405.

When prompted, please upload a cover letter highlighting your professional interests and qualifications related to the position, a current resume or CV, and a list of 3 professional references (current and prior supervisors preferred) including current contact information.

This position works year-round and is typically expected to work 40 hours a week.
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Occasional after hours and weekend work may be required.

Flexplace (hybrid) work arrangements are available and may be discussed at time of offer.