Senior Tax Accountant - Tempe, AZ, United States - Arizona State University

Description

Senior Tax Accountant

Arizona State University

FS Tax Compliance

Performs professional accounting activities for the Arizona State University Tax Department.

As part of the duties there will be varied and complex tax calculations and reviews related to multiple tax and accounting functions.

Requires the ability to be detail orientated, flexible, and provide a high caliber of service to multiple departments, employees and others related to the university.

A successful candidate, not presently employed within Financial Services, will be paid a signing bonus of $750 and a $1,250 bonus after completing six months of employment with the department.

Duties will include:

daily transactional analysis for accuracy and appropriate tax and accounting treatment, worker classification review and consulting, sales and use tax review and guidance, 1099 reporting, payments to foreign national compliance, and additional compliance as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field AND two (2) years of professional accounting experience; OR, six (6) years professional accounting experience; Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, practices, principles and procedures.

Experience in the use of computer hardware and software.

Work in an office setting and use office equipment.
Sit or stand for extended periods of time, travel moderate distances to perform work.

Financial Services serves the university community in a professional, accessible, customer focused, efficient and innovative manner by timely processing financial transactions and providing accounting, financial management reporting, financial system training and treasury management services.

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access.

This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves.

Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city.

ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

ASU and Financial Services will not be a sponsor for this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor's degree is equal to four years of experience.