EWU School of Business · 5 hours ago
Tax Compliance Manager
Spokane, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $113K/yr
3+ years expEastern Washington University is a regional, comprehensive public university seeking a Tax Compliance Manager. The role involves managing and implementing university tax requirements, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and international tax laws, and collaborating with various teams to provide tax advisory and training resources.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as the operational leader for the tax planning function, ensuring that university-wide tax practices follow international, federal, state and local tax laws as well as other regulatory requirements
Manage income tax matters for the institution, including unrelated business income tax and foreign income tax
Advise individuals at all levels of the organization regarding tax issues and appropriate courses of action
Provide oversight for tax reporting and compliance across the institution for international, federal, state, and local tax laws. Serve as a technical resource to the EWU community on all tax issues
Proactively collaborate with University partners to gain a thorough understanding of EWU operations in order to identify tax needs and provide effective tax guidance
Proactively reach out to and advise the University units on international, federal, and state income and sales tax consequences associated with revenue generating activities for potential unrelated business income tax liability
Advise management of the impact of new tax laws, coordinate audits by various taxing authorities, and function as the University liaison with external auditors on tax related matters
Identify and support tax technology and process improvement initiatives
Make articulate and concise presentations on the tax issues and risks to a diverse group of senior leaders
Prepare responses to governmental (international, federal, or state) tax inquiries, requests, or correspondences
Monitor compliance with complex IRS rules and regulations, devising tax strategies to mitigate or eliminate tax liability exposure
Evaluate new payroll tax regulations, determine impact on EWU, prepare implementation plan
Review IRS guidance pertaining to the university’s deferred compensation plans and monitor for compliance
Prepare interpretation of tax regulations and provide relevant executive summaries that assess the impact upon the institution
Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Student Services, and Human Resources for all tax matters including sales and use tax, foreign national payments and honorariums, payroll taxes, 1099’s and 1098-T
Collect and organize data from stakeholders to prepare tax returns
Manage the preparation, review and submission (filing) of various tax returns, including payroll tax reporting for the institution (IRS Form 941 and Forms W-2, state, federal, and international reporting)
Set up and maintain state and international tax accounts, as needed
Maintain tax software applications (e.g., International Tax Navigator)
Maintain employee information forms for non-traditional employees (i.e., working away from their tax home)
Conduct planning, analysis and continuous communication regarding UBIT, UBIT estimates, and UBIT sources
Manage contractual relationships with the University’s external tax service and legal providers for interstate and international employment tax research and requirements
Prepare a tax analysis of local country rules and regulations for all aspects of EWU research, collaborations, and significant initiatives in foreign countries where EWU has a presence or is considering establishing a presence
Identify training needs for tax related issues such as sales tax, UBIT and independent contractors
Design and prepare instructional materials and deliver on-line and in-person training to campus personnel
Prepare internal procedures for tax compliance
In collaboration with the Payroll Manager, assist with the production of training materials and staff training for payroll related matters with tax implications
Understand and develop expertise of the systems that support tax related functions and reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or closely related field
Three years of progressively responsible operational experience in areas such as finance, payroll, and tax regulation
Three years of progressive experience preparing institutional tax returns
Experience working with federal and state tax regulations and reporting
Experience researching and interpreting complex tax laws and regulations for business applications
Demonstrated experience with integrated, enterprise level accounting software systems
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
Excellent consultative, written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public
Preferred
CPA or Master's Degree with an emphasis in Taxation
Specific experience in managing tax regulation requirements
Experience interpreting and implementing applicable federal/state tax guidance related to higher education
Direct tax experience (federal, state, local, and/or international) at a large public accounting firm, law firm, multinational corporation, or university
High-level proficiency using enterprise-level accounting systems, ad hoc query tools and/or report writers
Extensive hands-on system administration experience with Ellucian Banner or similar ERP systems
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in federal tax-exempt organization tax matters
Experience with IRS, state, and foreign government audits
Benefits
Health insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement
Generous vacation and sick leave accruals
12 paid holidays per year
Tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members
Discounted EWU sports tickets
Full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee
Free transportation through STA buses
Company
EWU School of Business
The School of Business and Professional Accounting at Eastern Washington University offers excellent, affordable accredited undergraduate and graduate programs taught by qualified faculty who take a personal interest in each student's success.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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