University of Arkansas System
Tax Compliance Administrator
University of Arkansas System, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, 28305
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Closing Date: 01/13/2026 Type of Position: Accounting Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No
Summary of Job Duties The Tax Compliance Administrator, under the supervision of the Controller, serves as the Institutional Compliance Officer for one or more laws that affect institutional-level activities. This role is responsible for developing institution-wide tax compliance policies, maintaining relevant data and reporting, and serving as the subject matter expert on higher education tax compliance issues. The Administrator provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure the institution’s compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, and communicates risk and remediation strategies to university leadership. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
Education and/or professional experience in accounting, legal, regulatory, compliance, or public sector environments
Experience and understanding of laws and regulations affecting institutional-level activities
Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures
Experience and proficiency in compliance data management and reporting
Experience in providing consultation and resolution for policy violations
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in higher education or similar institutional settings
Familiarity with institutional risk management and remediation strategies
Experience in developing and delivering training programs
Experience with effectively communicating risk and remediation strategies to leadership
Experience with tax compliance software and tools
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of tax-exempt organization compliance issues
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills for training and policy development
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment
Additional Information Salary Information: $86,355 Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information: Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, ce031@uark.edu
Special Instructions to Applicants Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity: Talking Frequent Physical Activity: Talking Occasional Physical Activity: Talking Benefits Eligible: Yes
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Closing Date: 01/13/2026 Type of Position: Accounting Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No
Summary of Job Duties The Tax Compliance Administrator, under the supervision of the Controller, serves as the Institutional Compliance Officer for one or more laws that affect institutional-level activities. This role is responsible for developing institution-wide tax compliance policies, maintaining relevant data and reporting, and serving as the subject matter expert on higher education tax compliance issues. The Administrator provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure the institution’s compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, and communicates risk and remediation strategies to university leadership. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
Education and/or professional experience in accounting, legal, regulatory, compliance, or public sector environments
Experience and understanding of laws and regulations affecting institutional-level activities
Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures
Experience and proficiency in compliance data management and reporting
Experience in providing consultation and resolution for policy violations
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in higher education or similar institutional settings
Familiarity with institutional risk management and remediation strategies
Experience in developing and delivering training programs
Experience with effectively communicating risk and remediation strategies to leadership
Experience with tax compliance software and tools
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of tax-exempt organization compliance issues
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills for training and policy development
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment
Additional Information Salary Information: $86,355 Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information: Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, ce031@uark.edu
Special Instructions to Applicants Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity: Talking Frequent Physical Activity: Talking Occasional Physical Activity: Talking Benefits Eligible: Yes
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