Tax Reporting Senior Analyst (Hybrid)

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off including Paren

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (

Retirement plans with university

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits, campus perks

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst, Reporting to advance tax accounting and reporting activities in line with U.S. and state requirements. You will guide schools/units on tax compliance and support the tax office with diverse, high-impact analyses.

You will manage complex projects, prepare returns, and translate data into actionable insights while collaborating with Accounting and other university units to ensure accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in accounting, tax or finance.
• Master’s degree in relevant field preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of business process automation or use of AI tools a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of basic accounting principles, budget management, financial analysis and financial modeling.
• Demonstrated experience with financial systems and data query tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nonprofit tax issues, financial statements and related accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, goal/deadline orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects on deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analytical and quantitative tax and financial analysis for Form 990-T, 990 and other returns.
• Prepare US and state tax returns for executive review; prepare ad-hoc analyses.
• Translate data into insights and translate to book-to-tax adjustments.
• Work with Accounting to develop financial information for tax reporting.
• Identify activities generating unrelated business income and determine proper tax treatment.
• Independently manage multiple time-sensitive, technical projects with deadlines.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sales, meals and services tax filings.
• Assist with responding to sales/use tax questions from departments and stay updated on laws.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced Excel

AI tools

Financial systems

Data query tools

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst, Reporting to advance tax accounting and reporting activities in line with U.S. and state requirements. You will guide schools/units on tax compliance and support the tax office with diverse, high-impact analyses.

You will manage complex projects, prepare returns, and translate data into actionable insights while collaborating with Accounting and other university units to ensure accurate reporting.