TAX ANALYST, Controller’s Office, Financial Accounting and Reporting

The Tax Analyst is a key member of the Financial Accounting and Reporting team at Boston University. This position reports to the Supervisor of Tax and Reporting. This position has the potential to work a hybrid schedule under the University's remote work guidelines.

Major duties of this position include:
•    Compile and analyze financial data from our SAP accounting system to support the preparation of annual Federal Form 990, Form 990-T, state, and international tax filings.
•    Gather information from university departments to support annual Form 990, Form 990-T, state, and international tax filings.
•    Compile and analyze financial data to prepare monthly and quarterly tax filings such as Excise Tax, Sales & Meals Tax and others.
•    Develop and maintain working relationships with key departments such as the Investment Office, Research Operations and the Office of Global Programs.
•    Coordinate responses to inquiries and requests for information from key departments.
•    Assist in researching various Federal, state, and international tax issues.
•    Other duties as needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission, and support our team.

Pay Range:
Minimum $51,800, Midpoint $70,00, Maximum $88,100. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Required Skills

•    Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
•    1-3 years of accounting experience.
•    Advanced Excel skills, including using complex formulas to analyze data.
•    Ability to analyze data to draw relevant conclusions and suggest appropriate actions to management.
•    Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
•    Strong oral and written communication skills.
•    Ability to prioritize tasks and ad-hoc requests to meet or exceed deadlines.
•    Detail oriented, demonstrating accuracy and quality of work output.
•    Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environment.
•    Self-motivated, proactive, intellectually curious.

Preferred Skills:
•    Experience in non-profit or education sector
•    Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning system, such as SAP.
•    Experience preparing non-profit or other entity tax filings.

Benefits/Other Information:      
Boston University’s generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off! Full-time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University. Note: the remission benefit extends to dependents as well. For more details on benefits, please refer to the Boston University benefits page at
•    The department of Financial Affairs at Boston University values intellectual, cultural, and social diversity among its staff and students. We remain steadfast in our dedication to building a team that is inclusive and equitable and a place where all constituents can thrive. 
•    For all positions, we are looking for individuals who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment and who are flexible and creative. We strongly encourage applications from women and under-represented groups who share our interest in serving a university community with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities. 
•    Interested applicants are asked to upload a resume, list of references (if available), and submit a cover letter addressed to "Hiring Manager for the Tax Analyst position". 
•    We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.