Tax Analyst

About the role

This position is located in Ithaca, New York. The successful candidate will have the option to perform this role remotely at a location of their choosing within the United States. The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholdings for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working outside New York State. Note: No Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Gathers tax reporting data and enters or compiles tax data into tax preparation software, files, or documents.
• Performs basic tax analysis, reconciliations, and calculations.
• Reviews and responds to assigned tax-related emails and phone calls.
• Affords assistance with responding to tax notices and inquiries from taxing jurisdictions/authorities.
• Supports any of the University’s global tax returns or reports, but will typically focus efforts in a few tax subspecialities (e.g., sales and use tax, payroll tax, Form 990/unrelated business income tax).
• With the Tax Manager’s guidance, performs basic tax research tasks that may include reading and analyzing tax return instructions, laws, and regulations, and conveying findings to other Tax Office team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in accounting, business, finance, or a related field with a minimum 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and understand tax return instructions and other guidance.
• Basic understanding of accounting concepts and reconciliations.
• Demonstrated interest in a career in taxation.

Qualifications

• Passion for detailed work and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Skills

• Basic understanding of accounting concepts and reconciliations.
• Discretion, tact, and good judgment for working with highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with a wide range of contacts, both internal and external.

Benefits

• Great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation, 14 university paid holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year’s Day) and superior retirement contributions.
• An active and diverse community to work and thrive in, Cornell is situated in picturesque Ithaca, New York, the heart of the Finger Lakes. Ithaca is home to two academic institutions, state parks, waterfalls, gorges, and a wide range of art galleries, theaters, eateries, wineries, and breweries. Ithaca has something to suit all ages and interests!

Pay

$77,831.00 - $90,453.00

Schedule

Remote Option Availability: Remote