Tax Supervisor

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading research university in Florida seeks a Tax Supervisor to manage tax compliance for non-US citizens, advise on tax implications, and supervise a dedicated team. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and significant experience, with a master’s and CPA preferred. The role offers a full-time position with competitive benefits including medical insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of related experience.
• Preferred: Master’s in Accounting, tax specialization with a CPA.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists the team responsible for processing payments to non-US citizens.
• Advises university departments on tax implications of university transactions.
• Monitors changes in federal and state tax law impacting universities.

Job description

Tax Supervisor

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Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists the team responsible for processing payments to non‑US citizens, including determining individuals’ tax status, performing substantial presence tests and treaty analysis, coding tax treaty benefits, determining required tax withholding for athletic and educational scholarships, employment, contractual services and other educational payments, reconciling taxes withheld from university payments to IRS deposits, and reporting on IRS Forms 1042 and 1042S. Files IRS Forms 1042 and 1042S annually and develops improvements for university tax reporting and compliance.
• Gathers and analyzes university department unrelated business income tax workpapers, reviews and recommends updates to comply with federal and state tax laws and regulations, compiles reports of university revenue‑generating activities, compiles university tax positions, and prepares unrelated business income tax returns and supporting workpapers.
• Advises university departments on tax implications of university transactions, conducts federal, state, international/non‑resident alien tax research, and provides guidance to university management, departments and staff.
• Participates in university revenue‑generating contract and sponsorship agreement reviews and assists with university department ongoing tax issues to ensure proper tax reporting and compliance.
• Monitors changes in federal and state tax law and regulations impacting universities—specific to non‑resident alien taxation, immigration, unrelated business income taxation, and state sales tax—summarizes impacts, develops new university processes, assists the Tax Director with audit responses, attends related conferences and trainings, and participates in peer discussions and meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Minimum of four (4) years of related experience.
• Preferred: Master’s in Accounting, tax specialization with a CPA. Minimum 4 years of university tax or comparable public accounting/other tax experience.
• Degree equivalency: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.

Senate Bill 1310 – Employment Eligibility

• The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310 allows substitution of work experience for postsecondary education requirements: Two years of direct experience for an associate degree; four years for a bachelor’s degree; six years for a master’s degree; seven years for a professional degree; nine years for a doctoral degree.
• Related work experience may not substitute for required licensure, certification, or registration for the position.
• Minimum qualifications requiring a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

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 accommodations in the application process, with a request to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the needed accommodation. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

• Administrative and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Higher Education

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Pension plan
• Vision insurance
• Tuition assistance

About University of South Florida

The University of South Florida is a top‑ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students across four campuses and USF Health. It is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida, and its Health Morsani College of Medicine is the top medical school in Florida. 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.