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Senior Tax Analyst

Vaco
$80,000.00 - $95,000.00 / yr
United States, Tennessee, Nashville
Apr 23, 2026
Vaco is currently hiring for a REMOTE Sr Tax Analyst position at a great organization in South Florida. Primary Purpose: Ensures compliance with all applicable tax regulations and supports strategic tax planning initiatives. Manages tax reporting, research, and analysis to minimize risk and optimize tax strategies while upholding the institution's mission and financial integrity. Essential Job Functions: 1. Responsible for the semi-annual federal and state Foreign Gift and Contract reporting which entails working with various university departments to obtain foreign-sourced gifts and contracts, reviewing documentation to determine whether it meets legal requirements for reporting, documenting determinations and preparing and filing reports. 2. Reviews and determines independent contractor requests for appropriate worker classification. 3.Determines tax implications, calculation of imputed income and tax reporting for various fringe benefits and consults with Human Resources and Payroll. 4.Manages nonresident alien tax withholding and reporting including review of AP payment requests for withholding and/or tax treaty eligibility. 5.Determines tax implications for various people payments related to but not limited to grants, business expenses, fellowships, prizes and awards etc. 6.Performs technical tax research and document conclusions via tax memorandums. 7.Monitors changes in tax laws and assesses their impact on the institution. 8.Advises on tax implications of new programs, grants, and business activities. 9.Develops and implements tax compliance procedures, best practices and internal controls. 10.Partners with departments to provide guidance on tax-related issues for contracts, payroll, and procurement. 11. Assists as needed with the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns, including income, and sales/use tax. Ensures compliance with IRS regulations, state statutes, and higher education-specific tax requirements. 12. Completes special projects as assigned. Job Requirements: Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations, fringe benefits, non-resident alien tax rules and worker classification. 2. Proficiency in tax software and ERP systems. 3. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. 4. Ability to conduct tax research and effectively communicate tax implications to non-tax stakeholders. 5. Proficiency in Excel and Word. 6. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Required Certifications/Licensures: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance Required Experience: Five (5) years of tax accounting experience in higher education or nonprofit sector. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Master's degree in Tax, JD, or LLM preferred. 2.CPA preferred. 3.Experience with IRS Form 990 and related schedules. 4.Familiarity with tax issues unique to higher education institutions. 5. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex organizational environment. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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