Job Title

State/Local Tax Accountant

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

UAS University Accounting Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,000.00 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who we are

As a part of the Division of Finance and Operations, U niversi ty A cc o u nting Services is an employee-centric organization that provides acco u nting services in partnership with o u r stakeholders. By promoting high standards of efficiency, integrity, innovation, and c u stomer satisfaction, we ens u re financial compliance and acco u ntability to Texas A&M U niversi ty a nd its constit u ents. U niversi ty A cc o u nting Services provides q u ality services that enable the instit u tion to track and monitor fiscal operations. O u r goal is to assist in developing and maintaining q u ality acco u nting records and processes .

What we want

The Financial Accountant I is responsible for state and local income tax reporting for shared service members.

What you need to know

Salary: $48,000 annually

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Other Factors: Ability to work outside of normal business hours such as evenings and weekends as needed.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• No experience required.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.

• Excellent oral and written communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills in an increasingly

• complex environment.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to work independently when necessary.

• Ability to analyze activities and recommend process/internal control improvements.

• Ability to provide outstanding customer service.

• Ability to comprehend and apply rules and regulations and analyze and improve internal controls.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business.

• Experience in higher education and tax compliance

Essential Duties/Tasks:

• State and Local Income tax reporting - Ensures compliance with State/Local tax regulations for shared service members. Submit State and Local withholding payments, return filings, and annual reconciliations. Ensure follow-through on all adjustments to ensure filings and payments are corrected. Performs audits on pay records for state/local income tax to ensure proper tax deductions are made and makes corrections to the employees pay as needed.

• SSN Solicitations - Compile and submit SSN Solicitations to employees who have a missing SSN in Workday.

• Customer Service - Responds to customer’s questions concerning State/Local tax inquiries and SSN Solicitation inquiries.

• Teamwork - Provides assistance to Tax Compliance and reporting staff based on need, reconciliations, and other special projects.

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.