Senior Indirect Tax Analyst - Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
Oklahoma City, OK
About the Job
Req ID: 433851
BASIC PURPOSE : The primary purpose of this position is to ensure indirect taxes are accrued, collected, and remitted to taxing authorities accurately, timely, and efficiently. This position will assist in all areas of the tax department as needed.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Research and verify tax rates and tax codes
+ Assist and/or manage audits from states
+ Stay up to date on current state and federal policies on taxation and be aware of any upcoming changes in tax law
+ Analyze returns and communicates trends of inconsistencies to tax leadership
+ Analyze, configure, and update tax software.
+ Independently review contracts for indirect tax implications
+ Assist with and/or implement automation efforts
+ Mentor and train tax analysts
+ Review, Prepare and file fuel excise, occupancy, sales and use, and other various tax returns across multiple taxing jurisdictions
+ Resolve tax notices
+ Amend prior returns to correct any past issues.
+ Prepare and file appropriate refunds.
+ Assist tax leadership with special projects.
+ Assist and advise other departments within the company to prevent or resolve tax issues.
+ Reconcile work papers as assigned.
+ Make recommendations for improvement
+ Other duties assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
+ Education:
+ High School Diploma or equivalent required
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Prelaw, or Paralegal Certificate preferred Juris Doctor and/or LLM in Taxation a plus
+ Experience:
+ 3-5 years experience in indirect tax, accounting, reconciliation, or research
+ Contract review experience
+ Excise tax experience a plus
SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
+ Skills:
+ Hard skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suit; operation of standard office equipment
+ Soft skills: Strong verbal and oral communication skills; keen attention to detail; self-motivated; the ability to work closely with coworkers to resolve and correct tax issues
+ Typical Physical Demands:
+ Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping
+ Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
+ Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard
+ Requires normal range of hearing and vision
Job Function(s): Accounting and Finance
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. For more than 55 years, we’ve provided customers with highway hospitality and “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.” We’re passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with fuel, food and supplies. We offer meals from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and everything needed to get back on the road quickly. The Love’s Family of Companies includes:
+ Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets
+ Speedco, the light mechanical and trucking service specialists
+ Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader
+ Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert
EOE-Protected Veterans/Disability
BASIC PURPOSE : The primary purpose of this position is to ensure indirect taxes are accrued, collected, and remitted to taxing authorities accurately, timely, and efficiently. This position will assist in all areas of the tax department as needed.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Research and verify tax rates and tax codes
+ Assist and/or manage audits from states
+ Stay up to date on current state and federal policies on taxation and be aware of any upcoming changes in tax law
+ Analyze returns and communicates trends of inconsistencies to tax leadership
+ Analyze, configure, and update tax software.
+ Independently review contracts for indirect tax implications
+ Assist with and/or implement automation efforts
+ Mentor and train tax analysts
+ Review, Prepare and file fuel excise, occupancy, sales and use, and other various tax returns across multiple taxing jurisdictions
+ Resolve tax notices
+ Amend prior returns to correct any past issues.
+ Prepare and file appropriate refunds.
+ Assist tax leadership with special projects.
+ Assist and advise other departments within the company to prevent or resolve tax issues.
+ Reconcile work papers as assigned.
+ Make recommendations for improvement
+ Other duties assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
+ Education:
+ High School Diploma or equivalent required
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Prelaw, or Paralegal Certificate preferred Juris Doctor and/or LLM in Taxation a plus
+ Experience:
+ 3-5 years experience in indirect tax, accounting, reconciliation, or research
+ Contract review experience
+ Excise tax experience a plus
SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
+ Skills:
+ Hard skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suit; operation of standard office equipment
+ Soft skills: Strong verbal and oral communication skills; keen attention to detail; self-motivated; the ability to work closely with coworkers to resolve and correct tax issues
+ Typical Physical Demands:
+ Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping
+ Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
+ Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard
+ Requires normal range of hearing and vision
Job Function(s): Accounting and Finance
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. For more than 55 years, we’ve provided customers with highway hospitality and “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.” We’re passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with fuel, food and supplies. We offer meals from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and everything needed to get back on the road quickly. The Love’s Family of Companies includes:
+ Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets
+ Speedco, the light mechanical and trucking service specialists
+ Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader
+ Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert
EOE-Protected Veterans/Disability
Source : Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores