Tax and Financial Analyst

Eckerd College is currently seeking candidates for the position of Tax and Financial Analyst. This opportunity entails joining our Accounting and Finance team, situated at our waterfront property along the picturesque Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, Florida. In this role, you will support external and internal financial reporting and compliance requirements of the College. This position requires discretion and judgment and is responsible for handling a variety of confidential and time sensitive materials. You will perform various accounting and financial reporting functions, prepare the College’s tax filings, and prepare audit work papers, as well as other financial and/or compliance reports as necessary.

Benefits Overview
Eckerd College offers a competitive benefits package, including the following:

• 100 percent tuition remission for employees, spouses, and dependents; access to Tuition Exchange network
• HMO and HDHP medical insurance options; employer contribution to HSA for those on the high deductible plan that starts date of hire.
• PPO dental and vision insurance networks; employer-provided life, short-term disability, and long-term disability plans that start date of hire.
• Generous employer contribution to employee's retirement plan upon eligibility.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal leave as well as 16 paid holidays annually.

Key Responsibilities

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  Prepares and/or directs the tax compliance process of Forms 990, 990-T, F-1120, 5500, W-2's, Sales and Tourist Taxes, 1099Misc, 1099-R, 1098-T and 1098-C's.

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  Assists in coordinating external audits related to tax compliance processes.
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  Leads in the resolution of tax issues affecting departments and the College as a whole, including IRS, Florida Department of Revenue inquiries/notices.
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  Monitors procedures for tax compliance of foreign activity, including foreign visitors on campus and faculty/staff working abroad.
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  Obtains and maintains sales tax exempt certificates in Florida and other states.
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  Maintains responsibility for the College's annual charitable solicitation registrations.

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  Assists as needed with all aspects of financial, payroll and human resources as they may affect tax reporting, tax return preparation, benefit plans and other compliance matters.

Qualifications

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  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; two to four years of professional experience in a tax and/or financial analyst role.

How to Apply

All interested candidates must apply online at http://eckerd.exacthire.com. Follow the instructions to complete the online application.

Employment will require a successful background check.

Eckerd is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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