Senior Accountant, Reporting and Tax

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and audits, completion of audit workpapers, general ledger reconciliation, and ad hoc analysis. Conduct advanced research on tax laws and regulations, and analyze complex tax issues and determine appropriate treatment. Develop and implement procedures and coordinate tax compliance with functional areas within Accounting and Financial Services.

• Assist with monthly closing of accounting records and related reporting as well as year-end financial statement processing, including the annual audit.

• Responsible for key reconciliations, financial reports and audit functions to ensure deadlines are met (such as sales tax, UBIT , general audit).

• Perform analytical procedures, including investigation of unusual transactions or unexpected variances, on monthly financial reports.

• Handle departmental reconciliations that need clear segregation of duties to perform.

• Provide support for the development and documentation of departmental policies and procedures.

• Provide support to Assistant Director and department with reporting responsibilities and debt management.

• Provide daily monitoring and review of cash transactions and bank account reconciliations.

• Interpret GAAP , GASB and FASB guidance and maintain working knowledge to ensure proper reporting of financial data.

• Analyze department sales for unrelated business income tax purposes and annual supporting documentation for UBIT .

• Research and interpret tax regulations and compliance impacting University Operations.

• Prepare documentation and support schedules related to institutional tax reporting and compliance requirements.

• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impacts to departmental leadership.

• Develop, document, and maintain accounting and tax procedures and internal controls, and recommend process improvements to strengthen compliance, reporting and accuracy and operational efficiency.

• Stay informed of changes in tax compliance, monitor accounting and tax guidance and be a resource to other areas of accounting and financial services.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required. A degree in Accounting or current licensure as a CPA is required.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Three years of experience in general accounting functions within a central accounting department, which may include general ledger, receivables, payables, or financial reporting.

• Two years of tax related experience required.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles as well as GASB .

• Fluent in Excel and Access with explanation of level of knowledge.

• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to analyze, problem solve and complete tasks under demanding time schedules.

• Must be able to research tax regulations and develop procedures, as well as coordinate with other areas.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

• Letter of application

• Resume

For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by October 20, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Work Hours:

• Occasional overtime may be required. This position may be subject to call-in at peak times.

Work Location: Murray, KY