University of Utah
Tax Management
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $86K - $97K
💻 Other
🗓️ November 5th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Utah is hiring a Tax Management Senior Supervisor. This role directs and supervises tax planning strategies, ensures compliance with tax policies, manages state and local tax filings, and collaborates with auditors and internal departments to support organizational governance. The supervisor also leads tax department controls, researches tax law changes, provides guidance to finance leaders, and coordinates daily team activities while assisting management decisions.
Highlights
- Directs and manages tax planning strategies across the organization
- Ensures compliance with state and local tax regulations, including payroll tax filings and year-end processing
- Liaisons with external auditors, tax planners, and internal accounting staff on tax reporting
- Leads internal controls for the tax department and researches tax law impacts
- Supervises payroll accounting staff and provides training
- Participates in university-wide committees to establish service standards
- Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years or Master's plus 2 years of related experience
- CPA license strongly preferred; CPA-eligible candidates who will sit for exams may be considered
- Experience with IRS tax returns for non-profit or higher education preferred
- Compensation range: $86,000 - $97,000, DOE
- Department: Tax Services reporting to the President’s office
Tax Management Full Description
Tax Management
Announcement
Details
Open Date | 10/13/2025
Requisition Number | PRN43302B
Job Title | Tax Management
Working Title | Senior Supervisor
Career Progression Track | M00
Track Level | M2 - Senior Supervisor
FLSA Code | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Depending on departmental needs. Hybrid schedule.
VP Area | President
Department | 01110 - Tax Services
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $86,000 - $97,000 DOE
Close Date | 12/03/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary | Direct/Manage/Supervise tax planning strategies for the organization. Ensure tax policies and procedures support the organization’s governance and business objectives. Oversee all state and local compliance, calculations, and filings. Liaise with external auditors/tax planners and internal accounting department regarding tax reporting matters. Lead tax department internal controls processes and research issues and changes in applicable tax law and its impact on the organization. Provide guidance to finance leaders to manage risk and support growth. Coordinate and leads daily team activities. May spend a portion of time performing the work of those they supervise. Assist with management decisions and activities. Working knowledge of team function within the organization.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities
• Reviews and approves state payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and amendments.
• Manages annual year-end payroll tax processing and W-2 submissions to state agencies.
• Oversees accurate withholding calculation, reporting, and remittance of state income taxes, including adjustments and overpayments.
• Prepares management reports on reconciliations of payroll tax accounts to the general ledger.
• Supervises payroll accounting staff and provide training and guidance.
• Participates in university-wide committees to establish customer service standards and administrative plans and policies.
• Maintains customer satisfaction by addressing complaints, concerns and suggestions and providing follow-through.
Problem Solving
• Often selects from a predetermined list of alternatives and sometimes recommends or changes policy and procedure based upon amount of discretion given by department.
• Problems would be referred to superior based upon predetermined guidelines set by the department.
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
• Master’s degree in accounting.
• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience, or a master’s degree (or equivalent).• CPA license is strongly preferred. Candidates who are CPA-eligible, per the State of Utah Division of Professional Licensing rules, and are willing to sit for the exams may be considered.
• Prior experience in preparing and reviewing IRS tax returns for a college, university, or non-profit.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Requisition Number | PRN43302B
Job Title | Tax Management
Working Title | Senior Supervisor
Career Progression Track | M00
Track Level | M2 - Senior Supervisor
FLSA Code | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Depending on departmental needs. Hybrid schedule.
VP Area | President
Department | 01110 - Tax Services
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $86,000 - $97,000 DOE
Close Date | 12/03/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary | Direct/Manage/Supervise tax planning strategies for the organization. Ensure tax policies and procedures support the organization’s governance and business objectives. Oversee all state and local compliance, calculations, and filings. Liaise with external auditors/tax planners and internal accounting department regarding tax reporting matters. Lead tax department internal controls processes and research issues and changes in applicable tax law and its impact on the organization. Provide guidance to finance leaders to manage risk and support growth. Coordinate and leads daily team activities. May spend a portion of time performing the work of those they supervise. Assist with management decisions and activities. Working knowledge of team function within the organization.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities
• Reviews and approves state payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and amendments.
• Manages annual year-end payroll tax processing and W-2 submissions to state agencies.
• Oversees accurate withholding calculation, reporting, and remittance of state income taxes, including adjustments and overpayments.
• Prepares management reports on reconciliations of payroll tax accounts to the general ledger.
• Supervises payroll accounting staff and provide training and guidance.
• Participates in university-wide committees to establish customer service standards and administrative plans and policies.
• Maintains customer satisfaction by addressing complaints, concerns and suggestions and providing follow-through.
Problem Solving
• Often selects from a predetermined list of alternatives and sometimes recommends or changes policy and procedure based upon amount of discretion given by department.
• Problems would be referred to superior based upon predetermined guidelines set by the department.
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
• Master’s degree in accounting.
• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience, or a master’s degree (or equivalent).• CPA license is strongly preferred. Candidates who are CPA-eligible, per the State of Utah Division of Professional Licensing rules, and are willing to sit for the exams may be considered.
• Prior experience in preparing and reviewing IRS tax returns for a college, university, or non-profit.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- * How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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