University of Utah
VP Area
VP Area President
Department
Department 01110 - Tax Services
Location
Location Campus
City
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range
Pay Rate Range $86,000 - $97,000 DOE
Close Date
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.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 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 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:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and affirmative action ( OEO /AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
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
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr
VP Area President
Department
Department 01110 - Tax Services
Location
Location Campus
City
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range
Pay Rate Range $86,000 - $97,000 DOE
Close Date
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.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 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 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:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and affirmative action ( OEO /AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
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
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr