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Senior Tax Analyst, Reporting

Cambridge, MA, usFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-11
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Facilitate Harvard University's tax accounting and reporting activities in accordance with U.S. and state tax requirements, providing guidance to schools/units on tax compliance.

Role type

Senior Tax Analyst (Reporting)

Builds

US and state tax returns (Forms 990, 990-T), sales/use tax filings, and tax compliance data for the University.

Domain

Higher Education / Nonprofit Tax

Required skills

US and state tax law knowledge, financial statement analysis, book-to-tax adjustments, tax return preparation, data consolidation, process improvement, project management

Preferred skills

Master's degree, business process automation, AI tools, financial modeling, nonprofit tax issues expertise

Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel, financial systems, data query tools

Responsibilities

Perform analytical and quantitative tax and financial analysis for Forms 990 and 990-T; prepare US and state tax returns for executive review; identify and analyze unrelated business taxable income; execute book to tax adjustments; manage monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax filings; respond to tax questions from departments; design and deliver presentations on key tax issues; perform tax account reconciliations and audit reviews; implement process improvements and automation.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC