Tax Manager Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Maryland

INTRODUCTION

The Tax Office is looking for a motivated individual to fill the role of Tax Manager. This individual will serve on a collaborative, collegial team that is responsible for ensuring the University’s compliance with employment tax matters related to its domestic tax obligations at both the federal and state level.

The Johns Hopkins University Tax Office reports through the Controller to the University’s Chief Financial Officer. 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.

This individual's primary responsibility is to manage the team who is responsible for tax compliance related to U.S. compensation, benefits and other payments provided to university employees, students and scholars. They will have advanced knowledge of U.S. employment tax law. This role will set priorities for staff and activities related to the preparation and filing of timely, accurate and complete employment tax filings at the federal, state and local level. They will have interaction with Human Resources, Accounts Payable, the Office of General Counsel, General Accounting and other departments to obtain information needed for filings.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Tax Manager essential duties include, but are not limited to,

• Manages the timely completion of all federal and state employment tax payments, compliance filings and notice responses.
• Manages the timely completion of all unemployment, family leave and similar compliance filings, and their associated payments and notice responses.
• Manages employment tax compliance for the University’s nonresident students and scholars.
• Manages ERP/HCM system testing and maintenance as it relates to employment tax.
• Partners with University Payroll Shared Services and Human Resources Shared Services to ensure timely processing of various tax-related payroll adjustments.
• Manages worker classification reviews.
• Manages and develops staff.
• Manages the University’s external tax advisors that support employment matters.
• Provides tax technical support and guidance to various University stakeholders related to employment, tuition report, vendor reporting and nonresident tax reporting.
• Research technical tax matters on payroll tax topics.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Tax Director, including special projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field
• Seven years of progressively responsible related work experience
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA Preferred
• Certified Payroll Professional a plus

COMPENSATION

• Starting Salary Range: $85,500 - $149,800 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

WORK SCHEDULE

• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Shift Type: Full Time
• Worksite: 45-MD:JH at Keswick
• Work Modality: Hybrid: On-site 60-89% of hours worked (Ex: 3-4 out of 5 days/week)

Classified Title: Accounting Manager

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Tax Manager (Tax Office)

Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PF

Employee group: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department name: University Tax

Personnel area: University Administration

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. 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/.

Education and Experience Equivalency

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 Completing Studies

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.

Background Checks

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

EEO is the Law

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

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: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the 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.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon 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.