The University is a dynamic and complex organization and reports and pays taxes to various Federal and State agencies. The greatest volume of tax returns processed each month are the University’s Tennessee state and local taxes that extend across the state. This position is responsible for processing the state and local tax returns as well as assist with amended returns, Amusement tax, Occupancy tax, and TV & Telecommunication tax returns. The Tax Analyst communicates and provides guidance to the
departments/locations regarding their monthly filings as well as prepares Oracle entries, and/or check requests that are reviewed by the Tax Manager.
In addition, this position supports the Tax Manager with internal and external sales tax audits and other projects at the request of the Tax Manager. This position will routinely collaborate and support responsibilities of other Tax Analysts in this department as well as in other departments, as assigned.

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• University Sales & Use, Amusement, Occupancy, and TV & Telecommunications Tax Compliance (Collectively, “Sales Tax") for the state of Tennessee and the City of Knoxville:
• Gather information from departments across the state for monthly sales tax reporting.
• Requests physical checks and mails hard copies of amusement and occupancy tax returns each month.
• Review and communicate any errors and obtain corrected sales tax returns before submitting all sales tax returns for review by the Tax Manager.
• Prepares Oracle entry spreadsheets for Sales & Use and TV & Telecommunications Taxes that will be reviewed by Tax Manager.
• Keep excellent records of 90+ accounts for audit/controversy purposes.
• Collaborate and supports responsibilities of other Tax Analysts.
• Communicate and participate in training conducted for individuals at the University tasked with sales tax reporting.
• Participate in state and local sales tax training to stay updated on changes in state and local tax law.
• Assists the University’s Tax Manager in the following areas:
• New accounts and close old accounts, as needed.
• Prepare amended returns as needed for gross sales adjustments or errors reported by various departments.
• Track sales tax refunds and credits from month-to-month; confirm departments receive refunds properly.
• Help with out-of-state tax compliance analysis.
• Review questions and inquiries from various departments regarding sales tax compliance and reporting.
• Research and perform analysis for various sales tax topics.

An associates degree and two years accounting experience and related software. Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong analytical and problem solving skills, excellent computer skills, and ability to work independently. The successful candidate must be able to withstand deadline pressure, handle multi-tasks, be a team player, and collaborate with others to create and communicate standardized tax procedures. Meeting internal deadlines are essential in this role so that the tax area of the Controller’s Office is able to meet external deadlines. Strong analytical skills with the capability to further develop analytical skills and provide ad hoc reporting surrounding University data. The successful candidate will be flexible in assisting the Tax Manager with requests as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. or B.B.A in Accounting or related business field.
Preferred experience in university setting.
Preferred skills include confidence, when dealing with figures of authority (both internal and external), research skills and networking skills. Knowledge of Tennessee sales tax is preferred. Knowledge of tax law as it pertains to higher education is preferred, but not required. Strong communication skills in assisting others with various tax questions. Knowledge of Oracle or other similar integrate

• University Sales & Use, Amusement, Occupancy, and TV & Telecommunications Tax Compliance (Collectively, “Sales Tax") for the state of Tennessee and the City of Knoxville:
• Gather information from departments across the state for monthly sales tax reporting.
• Requests physical checks and mails hard copies of amusement and occupancy tax returns each month.
• Review and communicate any errors and obtain corrected sales tax returns before submitting all sales tax returns for review by the Tax Manager.
• Prepares Oracle entry spreadsheets for Sales & Use and TV & Telecommunications Taxes that will be reviewed by Tax Manager.
• Keep excellent records of 90+ accounts for audit/controversy purposes.
• Collaborate and supports responsibilities of other Tax Analysts.
• Communicate and participate in training conducted for individuals at the University tasked with sales tax reporting.
• Participate in state and local sales tax training to stay updated on changes in state and local tax law.
• Assists the University’s Tax Manager in the following areas:
• New accounts and close old accounts, as needed.
• Prepare amended returns as needed for gross sales adjustments or errors reported by various departments.
• Track sales tax refunds and credits from month-to-month; confirm departments receive refunds properly.
• Help with out-of-state tax compliance analysis.
• Review questions and inquiries from various departments regarding sales tax compliance and reporting.
• Research and perform analysis for various sales tax topics