Tax Compliance Analyst

University of South Florida in; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition programs

Paid leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

The University of South Florida in Tampa invites applications for a Tax Compliance Analyst (Finance).

This role supports the Tax Director with university tax compliance across reporting systems and IRS guidance, partnering with campus departments on unrelated business income tax (UBIT), sales and use tax, employee compensation, nonresident alien tax, scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other higher education tax issues to facilitate institutional compliance and mitigate tax-related risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Master's degree in Accounting with CPA preferred; tax specialization advantageous.
• 1–2 years of university tax or comparable public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing payments to non-US citizens and corporations for US tax determinations.
• Develop and maintain tax compliance processes and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review tax filings and related schedules (e.g., Form 990T, state filings).
• Research tax implications of university transactions (UBIT, sales tax, scholarships, grants) and provide guidance.

Skills

Independent work

IRS tax code interpretation

Stakeholder collaboration

Excel

Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting (CPA preferred)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Tax Compliance Analyst (Finance)

Position supports the Tax Director with university tax compliance needs. The role requires the ability to work independently across various tax reporting and university accounting systems, as well as the ability to interpret and apply IRS tax code, Treasury regulations, and other relevant guidance. The position collaborates with stakeholders across multiple campus departments on unrelated business income tax (UBIT), sales and use tax, employee compensation, nonresident alien tax compliance, scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other higher education tax issues to facilitate institutional compliance and mitigate tax-related risk.

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Preferred: Master's degree in Accounting, tax specialization with a CPA. 1-2 years university tax or comparable public accounting/ other corporate tax experience.

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities.

Our first-class benefits package includes

• medical, dental and life insurance plans
• retirement plan options
• employee and dependent tuition programs
• generous leave
• hundreds of employee perks and discounts

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

• Assists team responsible for processing payments to non-US citizens and corporations with various issues including US income tax determinations, developing processes and procedures, reconciling taxes withheld from university payments to both IRS deposits and amounts reported on IRS Forms 1042 and 1042S and other related matters as needed.
  • Recommends updates to comply with federal and state tax laws and regulations.
  • Prepares IRS Form 990T Unrelated Business Income Tax Return and state FL Form F-1120 using approved e-filing software.
  • Develops and maintains supporting schedules, calculations, and documentation to substantiate tax reporting positions for accurate and timely tax filings.
• Gathers information, prepares initial research, outlines implications/ drafts recommendations, and prepares documentation and/or tax filings related to various university transactions, including but not limited to:
  • Unrelated business income tax,
  • Sales tax,
  • Non-resident alien,
  • Independent contractor vs employee determinations,
  • Scholarship/fellowships vs compensation and other grant related payment classifications.
  • Prepares tax training guidance and participates in presentations for university departments as needed.
• Participates in university revenue generating contract and sponsorship review.
• Assists with identifying and preparing updates as needed to university online business processes (OBPs).
• Attends university tax conferences and tax peer group meetings; participates in group email and meeting discussions.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills in excel and Microsoft Office products.
• Performs other duties as assigned.