Lead, Tax Accounting

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Job Title: Lead, Tax Accounting

Division: Finance

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Location: Hybrid within Greater Houston, TX

Salary Range: $111,118 - $130,728

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summary

The Lead, Tax Accounting position oversees complex tax accounting, reporting, research, and compliance activities while providing guidance to team members. This role develops and improves processes related to GAAP reporting and tax requirements and supports compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The position analyzes tax information, identifies opportunities for tax savings, and recommends strategies based on current tax laws and regulations. It also serves as a subject matter expert, leads complex projects, and contributes to departmental goals and process improvements.

Job Duties

• Tax Compliance and Reporting - Prepares and reviews tax filings, schedules, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Tax Accounting and Analysis - Analyzes tax-related accounts and transactions and resolves accounting or reporting discrepancies.
• Tax Research and Planning - Researches tax laws and regulations and evaluates their impact on the organization.
• Process Improvement - Reviews tax processes and recommends improvements to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.
• Audit Support - Prepares supporting documentation and responds to tax-related requests for internal and external audits.
• Leadership - Provides guidance on complex tax matters and serves as a resource to team members and stakeholders.
• Collaboration - Works with Finance and other departments to gather information and resolve tax-related accounting and reporting matters.
• Prepares and reviews tax returns, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. Researches federal, state, and local tax requirements and evaluates their impact on the organization. Reviews tax-related accounts and transactions and resolves discrepancies.
• Supports tax audits by preparing documentation and responding to information requests. Maintains tax records and documentation to support compliance and reporting requirements. Identifies opportunities to improve tax processes, controls, and reporting accuracy.
• Provides tax guidance to Finance and other departments on accounting and compliance matters. Leads tax-related projects and assists with resolving complex tax issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned including assisting and collaborating on other non-tax related financial reporting activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree.
• Six years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor''s degree in Accounting, Tax, or Finance.
• CPA
• SAP ERP System

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID: 26733

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