Tax Analyst

Texas State University San Marcos, TX Tax Analyst Posting Number: 2026671 Location: San Marcos Department: Financial Reporting and Planning Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting Job Type: Full-Time Monthly Salary: $5,021.00 Job Category: Exempt Required Qualifications: Experience analyzing, interpreting and communicating federal, state, and local regulations and laws. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills needed to identify and resolve problems related to tax issues, complete assigned projects, and prioritize workload. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting. Currently licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Experience working in higher education Professional communication skills to work with other offices across campus, as well as work collaboratively with other team members. Job Description: The Tax Analyst will be responsible for serving as the University’s primary information resource on tax compliance matters. The selected candidate will act as a liaison between Texas State departments and various taxing authorities. Job Duties: Primarily responsible for university-wide IRS tax compliance and reporting, including all required filings; provides oversight and coordination of contributors across departments and external vendors to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant reporting across all university operations. Develop procedures and training for staff to enable them to carry out their responsibilities; to include but not limited to: Unrelated business income (UBIT), Texas sales/use tax, 1099 reporting, and other tax compliance. Research taxability inquiries, provide tax-related guidance, and prepare written responses to ruling requests. Review forms and communicate with the department to discuss tax implications. Review independent contractor determination worksheets. Maintain updated tax information on department’s website. Stay updated on tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Additional Information to Applicants: Occasional overtime may be required during peak workloads and fiscal and calendar year-end close-outs. Job Open Date: 07/14/2026 Job Close Date: 07/28/2026 Open Until Filled: No Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM Posting Notices: Legal and Required Notices: Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications. EEO notice: Texas State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Publication/Contact: Quicklink: For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit the posted link or call View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340. About Texas State and San Marcos: Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year. Why work @ Texas State? Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents! Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more! Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation. #J-18808-Ljbffr