(Remote) Senior Corporate Accountant - Tax Services

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant for Tax Services. This remote role involves advanced accounting tasks related to tax compliance and reporting, impacting the institution and its regional campuses. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and significant experience in financial operations, with expertise in tax issues and GAAP. The position offers a supportive work environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick days

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in financial operations within a complex organization.
• Equivalent education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing systems, policies, and procedures to ensure tax compliance.
• Lead preparation of Form 990-T and related reports.
• Research complex tax issues and interpret tax laws.

Skills

Expertise in college/university tax issues

Ability to interpret tax laws

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or CPA license

Tools

Oracle

Banner

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The Tax Services Department at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Senior Corporate Accountant.

About The Opportunity

The Senior Corporate Accountant performs advanced accounting assignments supporting specialized areas of tax and payroll accounting, such as financial analysis, reporting, and tax research. The role impacts the institution, regional campuses, and WVU Research Corporation.

This position manages tax reporting for IRS forms including 990-T, 1098-T, 1099 series, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. It requires extensive knowledge of Oracle, Banner, and other applications, and a thorough understanding of policies at various levels.

Benefits

WVU offers a 37.5-hour work week, paid holidays, vacation and sick days, health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.

What You'll Do

1. Assist in developing systems, policies, and procedures to ensure tax compliance.
2. Analyze activities requiring tax reporting and ensure proper practices.
3. Implement and monitor tax withholding and exemptions.
4. Develop and conduct training on tax-related financial management.
5. Lead preparation of Form 990-T and related reports, coordinating with departments.
6. Manage federal tax reporting for Form 1098-T and 1099 series, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
7. Research complex tax issues and interpret tax laws.
8. Process employee fringe benefits and external reporting.
9. Participate in audits, continuing education, and other institutional processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least five years of experience in financial operations within a complex organization.
• Equivalent education and experience considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expertise in college/university tax issues and GAAP.
• Ability to interpret tax laws and perform complex calculations.
• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or governmental accounting.
• Previous experience with Oracle software.
• Master’s degree or CPA license.

About WVU

WVU values community, growth, and work-life balance, with a diverse and collaborative environment. Learn more at wvu.edu.