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Tulane University      Office of Human Resources

Description for Job:   IRC29055
Payroll Tax Specialist
Office of Human Resources & Institutional Equity
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Summary
The Payroll Tax Specialist is responsible for managing foreign national nonresident alien (NRA) payroll processes, taxation, foreign tax treaties, and administration of the Glacier determination/reporting system. This position will perform outreach to the Tulane community and affected individuals (students, faculty, and employees) to educate them on reporting responsibilities of nonresident aliens and completing the University’s tax determination processes to ensure compliance with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations. 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Technical Knowledge/Competencies:
• Current on federal, state, and University developments and complex NRA regulations as they relate to nonresident alien account documentation, including W8 forms, and update account information based on IRS reporting requirements. 
• Excellent analytical, technical and tax accounting/technology skills with knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), tax compliance and corporate consolidated returns.
• Independent thinking, analyze and combine large volumes of data from a variety of sources
• Ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment with sensitivity to identify matters that include higher-level management consultation.
• Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to read and interpret complex federal, state and local policies, legislative briefs, regulations and other written documentation as it pertains to tax compliance and filing matters.
Customer Service:
• Works with staff and faculty employees to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available services; is committed to providing quality services. 
• Has the ability to be prompt, accurate, confidential, and cordial in assisting employees with payroll questions and problems. 
• Possesses the ability to maintain professional demeanor in a setting with multiple interruptions.
Organization and Communication Skills:
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, time management, task oriented, good interpersonal skills, patience, perseverance and follow-through. 
• Expresses information to individuals effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the NRA payroll tax related information; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 
• Has the ability to interact with individuals internal and external to the organization in an effective, courteous, and productive manner which includes producing error-free correspondence and work products. Integrity/Honesty: 
• Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization’s payroll systems; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards. 
• Has the ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed.
Flexibility:
• Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity; can perform in a multi-tasking environment. 
Required Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree*
• Two (2) to four (4) years’ experience working in payroll or accounting
*An advanced degree in accountancy or registration as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for one year of professional experience. 
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field
• Four (4) years (48 months) plus years full time (or part-time equivalent) of progressively responsible experience in professional level tax NRA accounting work
• Familiarity using GLACIER for Non-Resident Alien Tax Compliance
• Process the ability to timely evaluate and/or change existing NRA programs that address changing regulatory requirements and the evolutionary needs of the University.
• Proficient knowledge of state and federal tax laws and regulations, as related to nonresident alien account documentation, including W8 forms, and update account information based on IRS reporting requirements
Compensation Information
This position is classified as "exempt, salaried" and is assigned to pay grade 26. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay . See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.
How to Apply
 
This position will close on the date it is filled
 
Please Note: Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID-19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots.
 
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