We are searching for a capable Tax Accountant to join our dynamic team at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Tax Accountant is a great opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in project management, adaptability and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Tax Accountant at Appalachian State University today!
Working Location (City, State)
Boone, NC Faculty Rank: No PositionNumber: 091891 Department: Controllers Office - 415100 Description ofUniversity
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to leadpurposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. Thetransformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and createknowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in theUniversity of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than150 undergraduate and graduate majors. Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a four-yearcollege or university with a degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or other degree closely related to the area of assignment with twelvecredit hours of accounting coursework or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriatelyaccredited institutions.
Proficient in business applications such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Strongorganization skills are required to effectively manage moderately complex tax programs and a significant number ofdeadlines. Preferred Qualifications Experience with payroll tax remittance andfiling Knowledge of sales and use tax Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The primaryduty of this position is to remit taxes to federal and state agencies and file various tax returns based on established deadlines. Thisposition will also reconcile the financial data related to these taxes to ensure all tax liabilities and refunds are properly accounted inthe ERP system. The details of the essential duties are as follows.
PayrollTax Reconcile and remit payroll federal and state withholdings to the IRS and state agencies for thestates where the University is registered and file the necessary federal and state payroll tax returns Reconcile and remitunemployment tax to the states where the University is registered and file the required unemployment tax filings Assist thesupervisor with withholding tax and unemployment tax registration in other states as needed Assist the supervisor with W-2reconciliations Foreign National Tax Compliance Remit withholding tax on payments to foreign nationals to the IRS on a quarter monthly basis Calculate Housing benefits for foreign national visiting scholars using theinformation provided by OIED and report them to Payroll Assist the supervisor with other foreign nationaltax related matters as needed Sales and Use Tax Reconcile, file and remit sales and use tax on a monthly basis(due on 20th of each month) Prepare and file Form E-585E, State Agency Claim for Refund County and Transit Sales and Use Taxes on aquarterly basis Other Duties Reconcile the liabilities and tax refund receivable accounts for payroll and salestax Document the business processes pertaining to this position's duties and participate in cross-training to ensure businesscontinuity Other duties as assigned Type of Position: Full Time Position Staff/Non-Faculty: Staff/Non-Faculty Appointment Type: 1.0 WorkSchedule/Hours
8:00 am-5:00 pm Number of Hours Per Week: 40 Number of MonthsPer Year: 12 Mandatory Staff: No Suggested Salary Range: $61,545 Posting Date: 06/15/2023 Closing Date
06/25/2023 Open UntilFilled: No Evaluation of Applications Begins
06/26/2023 Proposed Date ofHire: 07/10/2023 Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach requireddocuments:
Cover Letter
Resume
List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References withContact Information. Search Chair Name
Devon Sluder Search Chair Email View email address on jobs.institutedata.com Disability Accommodation Information
Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director & ADA /504 Coordinator, at View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com or View email address on jobs.institutedata.com . Clery Act
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Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
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We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveexcellence both locally and globally.
We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellenceis the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campuscommunity supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community aswe work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.
We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and anequitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, andcreativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, andequity-minded practice at all levels of the university community. Background Check Statement
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminalbackground report. Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibilityfor employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. This position may or may not be eligible for H-1B sponsorship; EHRA positions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request further information about sponsorship for thisposition, please contact International Student and Scholar Services and Outreach at View email address on jobs.institutedata.com Quick Link PostingNumber
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Benefits of working as a Tax Accountant in Boone, NC:
? Learning opportunities
? Opportunities to grow
? Competitive salary
