University Tax Associate - 130286

Why work at BYU?

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the  university's mission : "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life ."

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth all situated within a beautiful and historic campus make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

University Tax Associate

This position supports the university tax compliance, research, education, and reporting processes involving campus financial stakeholders, and governmental agencies. The position will accumulate and report information regarding income, international payee withholding, and excise tax matters to federal, state, and local governments. This work will include assisting with the preparation of and filing information returns and other quarterly and annual tax filings. 

What you'll do in this position: 

• Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) reporting to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and various states.
• Form 990 (Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax) filings for various entities.
• Nonresident Alien (NRA) payment approval and reporting.
• Data accumulation for and preparation of required Form 1099 annual filings and corrections.
• Foreign Bank Account Reporting (FBAR)
• Other duties.

What qualifies you for this role:

Required (Level 54)

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU. 
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, tax, or related degree and 5 years general accounting, or 3 years public accounting experience or the equivalent combination of both education and experience.

Required (Level 55)

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU. 
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, tax, or related degree and 7 years general accounting, or 4 years public accounting experience or the equivalent combination of both education and experience.

Preferred 

• Master's degree in tax, accounting, or business.
• Certified Public Accountant or related professional certification.
• Minimum of three years' experience with corporate or not-for-profit tax research, return preparation, and review. 

Skills, Abilities, Knowledge, Licenses, Certifications:

Required:

• Experience researching applicable tax law including the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations, state tax law, and other guidance, along with the ability to interpret relevant facts and apply them to specific situations.
• Advanced proficiency with office software.
• Excellent written and oral communication, as well as emotional intelligence skills
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Self-starter and ability to take initiative.

Preferred:

• Experience in the higher education environment.
• Experience with webpage management "Brightspot".
• Experience with IRS e-services account.
• Experience with SQL and querying databases.

What we offer in return: 

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits , including: 

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Employee Class: Administrative
Work Location: Provo Campus
Environment: General office or other equivalently good environment
Physical Exam Required: N
Physical Exam Details: N/A
Desired Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Close Date: 03/29/2024
Pay Level: 54 or 55
Approximate Starting Salary: 

Level 54: $77,500 to $100,500 

Level 55: $86,500 to $112,500
Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Cover Letter, Resume
Optional: Letter of Recommendation 1
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!