Tax Accountant

Phase2 Technology; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

The University of Arizona is seeking a Tax Accountant to support tax compliance and reporting. This role assists with tax research, determinations, and guidance to campus departments, within a hybrid Arizona setting.

The position emphasizes foundational accounting and tax principles, collaboration in a small team, and communication of tax guidance, with a comprehensive benefits package and remote work options across Arizona.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required or equivalent experience.
• Experience with tax research, reporting, and compliance preferred.
• Experience with university enterprise systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior tax staff with analysis, documentation, and reporting of state/local sales and use tax and other tax matters.
• Assist with federal tax matters including unrelated business income tax and contractor classifications.
• Research state and federal tax publications and document University tax positions.

Skills

Tax research

Tax compliance

Accounting principles

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

UAccess Financials

UAccess Employee

UAccess Analytics

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Tax Accountant

Position Highlights

This position on the Tax Services team within the Finance & Budget division performs a variety of tax-related accounting assignments in support of the University's tax compliance and reporting functions. The position applies foundational knowledge of accounting and tax principles, University policies, and established procedures. Responsibilities include assisting with tax research, tax determinations, customer service, tax and informational reporting, and communicating tax guidance and legislative updates.

When you join the Finance & Budget organization, you become part of a smart, driven team that thrives on solving complex challenges. We align our business practices with the university's priorities and cultivate talented teams who find purpose in creating simpler, more effective systems that drive institutional success. Our focus is clear: developing our people, transforming our work, and elevating our role.

Finance & Budget supports a hybrid-first workplace that embraces flexibility. This position is remote within Arizona. Occasional in-person attendance is required for all-staff employee recognition events, quarterly team-building activities, and other scheduled touchpoints.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists senior tax staff with the analysis, documentation, and reporting of state and local sales and use tax and other tax matters as they arise.
• Assists senior tax staff with the preparation, documentation, and reporting of federal tax matters, including unrelated business income tax, independent contractor classification, payments to nonresident aliens, fringe benefits, and other tax matters as they arise.
• Assists with researching state and federal tax publications, laws, regulations, and other authoritative guidance and documenting University tax positions and interpretations.
• Provides customer service and guidance to campus departments regarding routine tax-related questions. Maintains and updates materials and resources on the Finance & Budget - Tax Services webpage.
• Assists with annual University informational reporting requirements. Supports research, data gathering, and documentation related to multistate and international tax laws, reporting requirements, and compliance activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to learn and apply accounting and tax principles, University policies, and established procedures.
• Ability to research, review, and summarize tax laws, regulations, and authoritative guidance with direction from senior staff.
• Ability to work accurately with detailed financial and non-financial records.
• Ability to analyze information and identify issues requiring further review.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced work environment where job duties change, and new procedures are initiated.
• Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a small high functioning team.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective customer service and interpersonal skills.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related area with accounting course work; OR, four years of progressively responsible and varied accounting experience and course work, which includes at least one year of professional accounting, in which a broad exposure to all areas of accounting and accounting principles, practices and procedures was acquired.
• Professional accounting and/or tax experience.
• Experience with the University's enterprise systems (UAccess Financials, UAccess Employee and UAccess Analytics).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including nested formulas, pivot tables, and managing data across linked worksheets and workbooks.
• Experience with reviewing transactions for compliance with policies.
• Experience in a governmental or public higher education environment.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Finance

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$59,404 - $74,254

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

8

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

PC1

Job Family

Accounting

Job Function

Finance

Type of criminal background check required

Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

9/28/2026

Contact Information for Candidates

Sidney Eagleton,
[e-mail]

Open Date

8/31/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

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