• Senior Tax Accountant

    University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, MS)


    Senior Tax Accountant

     

    The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Tax Accountant.

    Position Details

    Location Hattiesburg

     

    118 College Drive

     

    Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

     

    United States

     

    Division Office of the Controller

     

    Position Type Staff

     

    Employment Status Full Time

     

    Grant Funded No

     

    Salary Range 55,000.00 - 60,000.00

     

    Pay Grade

    E11

    Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Please submit a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references with your application.

     

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

    Job Summary

    Provides accounting support to the various areas within the Controller’s Office including coordinating university tax compliance and reporting obligations.

     

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Manages the review and approval process of various payments for Awards, Stipends, Independent Contractors, etc.

    + Responsible for communication and submission of monthly taxable fringe benefits to payroll, including but not limited to courtesy cars and moving expenses.

    + Responsible for coordinating UBIT review process, making applicable tax deposits, and annual submission of tax form 990-T.

    + Prepares and submits additional tax deposits and tax reports including sales tax and 1042 withholding tax.

    + Performs various reconciliations to ensure applicable taxes are accurate.

    + Assists with other necessary accounting functions to contribute to the effectiveness of the Controller’s Office and performs other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Master’s degree in accounting or business and 5-7 years of accounting experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

     

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

     

    + Extensive experience and skills with all Microsoft Office programs and or applications and query tools will be needed.

    + Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills, personal integrity and meticulous attention to detail.

    + Ability to interpret and research federal, state and local tax regulations; and ability to work independently with minimal supervision is required of this position.

    + Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of generally accepted accounting principles.Able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

    + The ability to effectively and efficiently problem solve including but not limited to the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and applying several abstract and concrete variables.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Governmental accounting and/or tax experience.

    About The University of Southern Mississippi

    Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

     

    Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

     

    We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

     

    The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.