Part Time Contract Tax Analyst POST NUMBER: 418909

Part-Time Contract Tax Analyst

Vaco is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a leading organization for a part-time Tax Analyst for a highly esteemed educational institution in Boston.

The role will start out as a part time position of 20 hours per week with real potential to advance to a full-time position as a Tax Supervisor or Tax Analyst depending on work experience, education, and performance on the job.

The team is looking for an individual to prepare Form 990 and 990-T to compile and analyze data for the Higher-Ed Institution from the SAP accountancy system.

Desired employment duration: approx. 16 weeks (late July - early November) opportunity to convert to FTE after contract period.

PT: 20 hrs/week (Flexible)

Salary: up to $33/hr

Location: Boston, Preference for in-person, but a hybrid working arrangement may be available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of federal, state, and international tax filings by compiling and analyzing reports from the accounting system.
• Assist in the preparation of various tax forms, including those involving compilation and analysis of organizational data and information gathering from multiple departments.
• Prepare work papers to support a range of tax filings, such as excise tax, sales & meals tax, among others.
• Conduct research on various federal, state, and international tax issues.
• Coordinate with external parties for tax advisory and tax preparation services as necessary.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal departments.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• State and Sales Tax Experience is a must-have
• Experience in the non-profit industry or higher education sector is a nice-to-have.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably with public accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, including complex formulas for data analysis.
• Ability to analyze data, draw relevant conclusions, and suggest appropriate actions to management.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality of work output.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious.
• Experience with ERP systems and/or SAP is preferred.

No third-party candidates, onsite or hybrid only, this is not a 100 percent remote position

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.