Tax Compliance Specialist

4 days ago

Boca Raton, Florida, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Tax Administrator to join our team at Florida Atlantic University. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the university's foreign national payroll process, resolving NRA-related concerns, and acting as the primary payroll contact for non-resident aliens.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage FAU's foreign national payroll process for the university's non-resident alien population.
  • Work to resolve NRA-related concerns in collaboration with FAU staff and the NRAs.
  • Act as the primary payroll contact for the NRAs, including students, post-doctoral scholars, fellows, visiting scientists, and professors.
  • Respond to a high volume of NRA community inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Keep records in Workday and Sprintax up to date.
  • Conduct independent tax research and act as liaison between FAU and the IRS on matters related to NRA taxation.
  • Manage the tax treaty process, including identifying eligibility, confirming tax treaty status, performing initial payroll setup, following renewal processes, and managing communication.
  • Manage and update all taxation changes in Workday to ensure all NRA taxation for working population is correct.
  • Coordinate with Tax & Compliance staff to ensure all foreign supplier invoices are processed with correct tax withholdings.
  • Compile Form 1042s data, including auditing, correcting, and preparing data to be used in 1042 tax forms and filings using Sprintax.
  • Perform various weekly, monthly, and quarterly audits in both Workday and Sprintax.
  • Coordinate data mapping and integration projects between Workday and Sprintax.
  • Coordinate with Tuition & Billing Services and International Student Services to capture non-qualifying reportable payments such as scholarships/stipends given to NRA students.
  • Ensure University compliance with tax statutes and IRS regulations by assisting with developing tax compliance strategies and procedures and staying continuously informed.
  • Support the Tax & Compliance team with backup support as needed for 1098T, 1099 and UBIT filings and tasks associated with all processes.
  • Recommend business process changes to increase accuracy and continual analysis of tax-related transactions in the ERP systems.
  • Work with the Director of Payroll to create and periodically update NRA-related communications.
  • Other ad hoc projects and job-related duties as assigned by supervisor/leadership.
Benefits and Perks
  • Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
  • State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
  • State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
  • Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php.
  • Sick Leave Pool Program.
  • Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President's discretion).
  • Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf.
  • Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php.

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Requirements
  • Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Finance, Public Administration, Accounting, Business, or a related field - highly desirable.
  • Two years of work experience in accounting, auditing, tax compliance, or tax preparation, highly preferred.
  • Experience in higher education or the governmental sector - highly preferred.
  • Ability to use independent judgment to navigate various taxation scenarios.
  • Strong communication skills both written and oral.
  • Ability to handle a variety of projects and ensure all deadlines are met timely.
  • Experience using the Workday ERP and/or Sprintax, highly desirable.

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 per year.

College or Department: UCN: Payroll and Tax Compliance.

Location: Boca Raton.

Work Days and Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Eligible for flex scheduling at the discretion of the supervisor.

Application Deadline: 2024-10-21.

Special Instructions to Applicant: APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Resume Cover letter OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED: Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED: Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check. REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS: Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

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