A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Research and keep current with the tax law and reporting responsibilities.  
• Develop 'best practices', including policies and tool kits in managing resulting tax risks. 
• Communicate with stakeholders, including schools, colleges and units as well as with legal and tax representatives, e.g., with investment firms, taxing agencies, and institutional peers. 
• Prepare and review various federal, state and international tax returns and forms for multiple entities, including exempt organizations, partnerships, taxable corporations, charitable vehicles, such as charitable remainder trusts, as well as multiple activities and transactions, including investments in foreign entities, among others.

The candidate must possess the following:

Bachelors degree in business administration, finance or accounting, or an equivalent combination of education is required. A CPA certification or a masters degree in accounting or a related field is desired. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with a variety of individuals and units.  Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of staff.  Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet pressing due dates.  Excellent analytical and independent problem solving skills.  
 

Benefits - U-M offers a robust benefits program that includes, among other items, a tuition remission program for its employees, a 2 for 1 match regarding retirement contributions, vested healthcare coverage for long-term employees and an excellent work-life balance.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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