- Job Identification 42376
- Job Category Business & Finance
- Posting Date 02/20/2026, 03:53 PM
- Apply Before 02/27/2026, 12:00 AM
- Degree Level Bachelor’s Degree
- Locations 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US
- Hiring Salary $58,000 – 65,000
- Essential Personnel No
Job Description
Position assists the University Tax Director with university tax compliance needs. The role requires the ability to work in tax reporting systems, interpret IRS code and treasury regulations and collaborate with university departments with a particular emphasis on unrelated business income tax, sales tax, employee compensation, non-resident alien tax compliance, scholarship/fellowship/grants, and other issues related to higher education to facilitate compliance with tax law.
Responsibilities
- Assists team responsible for processing payments to non-US citizens with various issues and assists with developing processes and procedures as needed. Include assisting with reconciling taxes withheld from university payments to IRS deposits and amounts reported on IRS Forms 1042 and 1042S.
- Gathers and analyzes university department unrelated business income tax workpapers, and recommends updates to comply with federal and state tax laws and regulations. Compiles report of university revenue generating activities and documents university tax positions. Performs UBI research. Prepares federal IRS Form 990-T and state FL Form F-1120 unrelated business income tax returns and additional supporting workpapers.
- Gathers information, prepares initial research and drafts recommendations on various tax implications of university transactions including but not limited to unrelated business income tax, sales tax. non-resident alien, independent contractor vs employee determinations, scholarship/ fellowship vs compensation and other determinations. Prepares tax training guidance and participates in presentations for university departments as needed.
- Participates in university revenue generating contract and sponsorship agreement reviews.
- Assists with updates needed to online business processes. Attends university tax conferences and tax peer group meetings. Participates in peer discussions and meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
• Senate Bill 1310 – The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Masters in Accounting (preferred), tax specialization with a CPA (preferred).
• Minimum 2 years university tax or comparable public accounting/ other tax experience (preferred).
About Us
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.