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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Tax Analyst – Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities include:

• Manages FAU’s foreign national payroll process for the universities’ nonresident alien (NRA) population.

• Works to resolve NRA-related concerns in collaboration with FAU staff and the NRAs.

• Acts as the primary payroll contact for the NRAs (including students, post-doctoral scholars, fellows, visiting scientists, and professors) and assists individuals to follow the Institute’s policies and procedures that are consistent and in compliance with U.S. tax laws.

• Responds to a high volume of NRA community inquiries in a timely manner.

• Keeps records in Workday and Sprintax up to date.

• Conducts independent tax research and acts as liaison between FAU and the IRS on matters related to NRA taxation.

• Manages the tax treaty process, including identifying eligibility, confirming tax treaty status, performing initial payroll setup, following renewal processes, and managing communication.

• Manages and updates all taxation changes in Workday to ensure all NRA taxation for working population is correct.

• Coordinates with Tax & Compliance staff to ensure all foreign supplier invoices are processed with correct tax withholdings.

• Compiles Form 1042s data, including auditing, correcting, and preparing data to be used in 1042 tax forms and filings.

• Performs various weekly, monthly, and quarterly audits in both Workday and Sprintax.

• Coordinates data mapping and integration projects between Workday and Sprintax.

• Coordinates with Tuition & Billing Services and International Student Services to capture non-qualifying reportable payments such as scholarships/stipends given to NRA students.

• Works with the Director of Payroll to create and periodically update NRA-related communications.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of three years of relevant experience.

Able to manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines with strong attention to detail.

Proven leadership abilities.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with individuals at various levels of the organization.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent collaborative, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Proficiency with Word and Excel.

Self-starter who takes initiative and exercises good judgment.

Knowledge of Workday, Sprintax highly preferred.

Salary:

$31.00 - $34.00 per hour.

College or Department:

UCN: Payroll and Tax Compliance

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2024-09-23

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Eligible for flex scheduling at the discretion of the supervisor.

Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.

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Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.

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Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.