Job Description

Details

Open Date 10/15/2025

Requisition Number PRN43328B

Job Title Accountants (Tax)

Working Title Tax Accountant

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P4 - Advanced

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday, 8am-4:30pm, hybrid-dependent on departmental needs.

VP Area President

Department 01110 - Tax Services

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $85,000-$95,000 DOE

Close Date 01/01/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Prepare federal and state tax returns and maintain organization’s tax records. Research methods and present proposals to lessen tax liability through the use of laws and regulations. Research inquiries from government agencies regarding filings, compliance, and other claims. Analyze tax records and reports and assist in preparation. Maintain knowledge of all applicable tax laws and regulations. Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Specialized skill set required. Conduct highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

Responsibilities

• Preparation of IRS Forms 990, 990-T, and other federal and state tax forms including extensions and estimated payments.

• Perform tax research on various tax topics and interprets tax code, regulations, etc. and ability to summarize conclusions.

• Assist in preparing and planning various tax strategies to meet compliance requirements.

• Collaborate and provide education for various University departments regarding unrelated business income tax.

• Provide excellent customer service to university staff, faculty and students.

• Assists in staff training and department projects.

• Facilitates cooperative and collaborative community and institutional relationships.

• Develops departmental strategies consistent with the assigned departments continuous quality improvement program.

Problem Solving

• Often selects from a predetermined list of alternatives and sometimes recommends changes to policy and/or procedure based upon amount of discretion given by department.

• Problems would be referred to superior based upon predetermined guidelines set by the department.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• CPA license is strongly preferred. Candidates who are CPA -eligible, per the State of Utah Division of Professional Licensing rules, and are willing to sit for the exams may be considered.

• Prior experience in preparing tax exempt tax returns for a college, university, or non-profit.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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