Job SummaryUnder the general direction of the GAAP Manager, the Tax Accountant is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state tax law for the University, the Research Foundation and the 49ER Foundation; responsible for the Non-Resident Alien Tax analysis and reporting for the University and all auxiliaries; responsible for the annual UBIT analysis and completion of UBIT reporting to the Chancellor's Office; oversees sales tax recoding and reporting by Accounts Payable; prepares the analysis and recording of sales tax associated with auction sales at fund-raising events on campus; serves as the primary resource to the campus in regards to tax laws and requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesConducts tax related orientation interviews with all non-resident alien students, faculty, and staff for the University and its Auxiliaries: The Research Foundation, the 49ER Foundation, the Forty-Niner Shops, and ASI. Maintain tax related communication with the non-resident aliens. Ensure proper NRA tax reporting.Independently completes Campus Annual unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) reporting package for the Chancellor's Office.Primary campus contact for all university and auxiliary related tax matters.Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesCommunicates effectively within the University community, possesses strong communication skills—both oral and written—at a college level. Ability to explain complex tax matters in simple, easy-to-understand layman's terms. Experience extends to public accounting, tax, audit, and financial statement preparation, including handling Internal Revenue Service correspondence. Well-versed in Federal and state tax law, adept at tax analysis and research, and skilled at summarizing financial information clearly and concisely. Hands-on experience with complex automated financial systems, proficiency in PC applications (including MS Word and Excel), and a knack for web page design. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Prioritizes maintaining a safe work environment.Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."Education and Experience• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, public administration, or a closely related field and five years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience required.Preferred:• Governmental accounting experience is desirable.• Experience with payroll and/or IRS reporting and withholding rules as they apply to residents and international individuals.• Enrolled Agent designation and Higher Education experience preferred.Physical SummarySedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).DepartmentFinancial & Tax ReportingClassificationAccountant IIICompensationSalary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.Hiring Range:The hiring range for this position is $5,504 - $7,000 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.CSU Classification Salary Range:The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $5,504 - $10,622 per month.BenefitsExcellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.Time Base1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.Duration of AppointmentThis is a regular position.Application ProceduresClick Apply Now to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Additional InformationA background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.Equal Employment StatementCalifornia State University Long Beach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.AccommodationsWe provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact ****** .Out of State Employment PolicyCalifornia State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.As of January 1, 2022 theCSU Out-of-State Employment Policyprohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
