Tax Accountant

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Salary Range:

The targeted salary range for this position is $90,000-115,000.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Exceptional oral and written communication, with demonstrated ability to conduct thorough tax research. Strong commitment to accuracy and confidentiality in all aspects of work.
2. Strong analytical capabilities paired with excellent organizational skills. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple projects with competing and evolving priorities. 
3. High degree of precision in work product and documentation, supported by sound independent judgment, discretion, and tact in all professional interactions.
4. Ability to assess and analyze complex issues, develop practical recommendations and drive effective solutions through implementation. 
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office productivity tools as well as experience with tax compliance software. Proficiency in tax research tools and tax preparation software.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Preferred Licenses and Certifications

Principal Responsibilities

1. Review and analyze tax data related to the university’s investment portfolio, including partnership taxable income and tax basis.
 2. Oversee federal, international, and state tax payment and refund process, and represent the university in identifying and resolving any discrepancies with tax authorities. 
3. Prepare complex U.S. federal, state, and international tax filings (which in some cases are publicly available documents). Calculate and analyze taxable income and estimated tax payments for the University and related organizations. 
4. Track, analyze and interpret tax information received from investment managers, including partnership Schedules K-1 and state equivalents, audited financial statements, international disclosures.
5. Prepare tax exemption certificates, tax forms, and supporting tax schedules in accordance with applicable requirements. 
6. Partner with university departments to provide tax guidance, support compliance efforts, and obtain required information in a timely manner. 
7. Monitor, analyze, and interpret changes in tax laws and regulations relevant to the University, and assess their potential operational and compliance impact. 
8. Manage and track key tax documents, including Schedules K-1, investment manager tax questionnaires, and other relevant tax records.
9. Maintain the Schedule K-1 electronic access inventory and manage responses to departmental tax-related inquiries. 
10. Review contracts and other documentation to identify activities that may give rise to Unrelated Business Taxable Income (UBTI). 
11. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, or Finance, with a minimum of four years of related tax experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

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All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

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Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

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Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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