Tax Analyst

This position is located in Ithaca, New York. The successful candidate will have

the option to perform this role remotely at a location of their choosing within

the United States.

The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State

individual tax reporting and withholdings for this position. Additional

individual state income tax filings may also be required if working outside New

York State.

Note: No Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

What is the Division of Financial Services and the University Tax Office?

Cornell University, unique among peers, is the federal land-grant institution of

New York State, a private endowed university, and a member of the Ivy League.

The Division of Financial Services (DFS) provides central financial functions in

support of the university’s academic mission. The Division of Financial

Service’s vision is, "To deliver world-class financial services to the

university."

The University Tax Office [https://finance.cornell.edu/tax] is responsible for

managing the federal, state, and international tax compliance for Cornell

University and its related entities and acting as a resource to the University

for tax-related issues.

What you will do

• Reporting to and working under the close direction and supervision of the Tax

Manager, the Tax Analyst

• Gathers tax reporting data and enters or compiles tax data into tax

preparation software, files, or documents.

• Performs basic tax analysis, reconciliations, and calculations.
• Reviews and responds to assigned tax-related emails and phone calls.
• Assists with responding to tax notices and inquiries from taxing

jurisdictions/authorities.

• Supports any of the University’s global tax returns or reports, but will

typically focus efforts in a few tax subspecialities (e.g., sales and use

tax, payroll tax, Form 990/unrelated business income tax).

• With the Tax Manager’s guidance, performs basic tax research tasks that may

include reading and analyzing tax return instructions, laws, and regulations,

and conveying findings to other Tax Office team members.

• The Tax Analyst will have a basic understanding of accounting rules and

requirements to understand and apply basic tax accounting concepts.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected

to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating

across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming;

showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others

regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being

excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of

oneself and others.

Note: The person in this position will be expected to work additional hours

outside standard university operating hours including nights, weekends and

holidays as business needs require. All employees are accountable for supporting

the organization’s values of collegiality, integrity, initiative, excellence,

civility, and stewardship; and supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in

carrying out everyday responsibilities. Employees will participate in

performance evaluations including dialogues, 360-degree surveys, assessments,

etc.

What we need

• We are seeking a resourceful and team-oriented tax associate with a basic
• understanding of accounting concepts and reconciliations. You will have a
• passion for detailed work and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Additionally, you will have

• Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in accounting, business, finance, or a related

field with a minimum 3 years of related experience or an equivalent

combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read and understand tax return instructions and other guidance.
• Basic understanding of accounting concepts and reconciliations.
• Demonstrated interest in a career in taxation.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in preparing U.S. federal, state, or local income

or indirect tax returns or licensed CPA or bar licensure in a U.S. state or

territory.

• Demonstrated success functioning as part of a team: must be flexible and well

organized.

• Discretion, tact, and good judgment for working with highly sensitive and

confidential information.

• Demonstrated skills in analyzing issues and in identifying and resolving

problems in a timely manner.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with a wide

range of contacts, both internal and external; ability to work effectively

with faculty, staff, students, tax authorities, and the public.

• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity,

access, inclusion, and wellbeing.

• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes

diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.

If you have all those things, great! We have a few more items that we would

prefer you to have, but not required

• Active CPA or bar licensure or desire to obtain or pursue CPA or bar

licensure.

• Experience with non-profit taxation, JD, MBA, or MS with a concentration in

Taxation

What we offer

• Great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of
• wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands,
• health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of
• vacation, 14 university paid holidays (including end of year winter break
• through New Year’s Day) and superior retirement contributions.

• An active and diverse community to work and thrive in, Cornell is situated in
• picturesque Ithaca, New York, the heart of the Finger Lakes. Ithaca is home to
• two academic institutions, state parks, waterfalls, gorges, and a wide range of
• art galleries, theaters, eateries, wineries, and breweries. Ithaca has something
• to suit all ages and interests!

University Job Title

• Finance Specialist III

Job Family

• Fin/Budget/Planning

Level

• F

Pay Rate Type

• Salary

Pay Range

• $77,831.00 - $90,453.00

Remote Option Availability

• Remote

Company

• Contract College

Contact Name

• Susie Jackson

Contact Email

• smm77@cornell.edu

Job Titles and Pay Ranges

• Non-Union Positions

• Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The
• hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering

the following criteria

• Prior relevant work or industry experience

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

• Unique applicable skills

• Academic Discipline

To learn more about Cornell’s non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see

Career Navigator [https://hr.cornell.edu/career-navigator].

Union Positions

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in

accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement. To

learn more about Cornell’s union wages, see Union Pay Rates

[https://hr.cornell.edu/union-pay-ranges-cornell].

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