Accountant IV – Tax Accountant

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. Certified Public Accountant ( CPA ) certificate preferred. Eight years of experience in multi-state employment, associated tax responsibilities, professional accounting, or a related field. Public university experience preferred. Knowledge of Banner software systems preferred. Knowledge of fund accounting and data processing is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Perform advanced professional tax and accounting work in the management of multi-state employer registration, reporting and compliance. Maintain university compliance with state and federal tax rules and regulations; hold primary responsibility for all university tax activities, including monitoring of all local, state and federal regulations, along with the timely filing of all related tax documents and returns.

Primary Responsibilities

Records, examines, reports, and performs analyses of financial data. Assembles data and prepares financial reports for internal and external uses. Establishes Sam Houston State University as an employer in states where off-site employees reside. Implements programs, proposes policies and establishes procedures to ensure tax compliance on all levels of reporting. Produces semi-monthly tax deposits (federal and state). Prepares and submits quarterly and annual tax reports (941, UBIT , etc.). Prepares and distributes annual tax statements for students and employees (1042s, 1099, W-2, 1098T, etc.). Maintains non-resident tax database. Participates in on-going tax training to remain current with state and federal tax laws. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Position holds signature authority for tax reporting on behalf of SHSU . Must be able to establish and maintain solid working relationships with state and federal authorities. Position requires strict attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and strong time management skills. Contact with students, staff, faculty, administration, alumni, parents, corporate officials, public officials, and the general public.