Johns Hopkins University is one of the world's leading research universities, with an annual budget that exceeds $7 billion. The institution is comprised of approximately 6,500 faculty, 6,100 undergraduate students and 25,900 graduate students across 230 degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels. The mission of the university is to educate its students and cultivate their capacity for lifelong learning, to foster independent and original research, and to bring the benefits of discovery to the world.

The Johns Hopkins University Tax Office reports through the Controller to the university's senior leadership. The Tax Office is responsible for all the institution's domestic and international tax matters and is an integral member of this high-performing, client-focused team.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• The International Tax Analyst brings knowledge of financial and accounting principles and some familiarity with international tax rules and regulations, familiarity with international tax rules and regulations related to tax-exempt organizations is a plus.
• The Analyst brings an ability to gather, document and analyze qualitative and quantitative data from various sources that support the monitoring of the university's international presence.
  
• The Analyst demonstrates excellent research skills, a willingness to learn, comfort with financial systems and data, interest in data mining and analytics and high levels of competency with written and oral communication. This individual is detail-oriented and has excellent organization skills.

• Prepare international tax filings, including foreign corporate taxes, foreign payroll taxes, and indirect taxes (VAT/GST) for the university and its international operating entities.
• Prepare the annual Country by Country Report (IRS Form 8975) and assist with filing the related local country notifications.
• Track deadlines to ensure timely completion of required foreign filings.
• Gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative information from JHU's systems to monitor university operations in various overseas jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with departments receiving payments from customers overseas to file for exemption or reduced tax rates under double tax avoidance treaties.
• Track and review requests for international independent contractor determinations.
• Collaborate with international experts serving in other university departments (e.g., Human Resources and Office of General Counsel) to provide international compliance support to university divisions.
• Monitor international tax developments for changes in the local and/or multilateral tax landscape that have the potential to impact the university's operations, compliance requirements, or both.
• Conduct research on local tax laws and regulations related to corporate taxes, payroll taxes and VAT/GST.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director for International Tax.

Special Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities / Competencies

• Ability to perform tasks independently.
• Ability to exercise the utmost confidentiality in every aspect.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  
• Detail-oriented and organized with excellent time-management skills.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word and PowerPoint.
  
• Demonstrates curiosity in new or unfamiliar tax and financial concepts.
  
• Strong research skills, ability to analyze and interpret complex regulatory language in a broad range of foreign jurisdictions and apply rules to university facts and circumstances.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field.
• Two years related experience. If bachelor's degree is in unrelated field, three years of progressively responsible experience is required.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Familiarity with JHU is a plus.
• CPA a plus.

Classified Title: Accountant II 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): International Tax Analyst   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PC  
Starting Salary Range: Min $53,300 - Max $93,500 Annually ($80,000 Targeted - Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F / 8:30am-5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/JH at Keswick
Department name: University Tax 
Personnel area: University Administration 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal...timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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