Tax Analyst, Indirect Tax – Fuel Excise

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly fuel excise and environmental tax returns.

• Reconcile tax liability accounts along with supporting schedules using BlackLine.

• Conduct research on federal, state, and local tax requirements to ensure adherence to regulations.

• Maintain exemption certificates, tax records, and all necessary documentation.

• Utilize Avalara and AKORE software for tax reporting and compliance tasks.

• Research and address tax notices issued by taxing authorities.

• Support compliance for motor fuel tax by reviewing state regulations and tax communications.

• Assist with audit requests and examinations by compiling documentation and performing tax research.

• Engage in tax dispute resolution and compliance-related initiatives.

• Identify areas for process enhancements and operational efficiencies.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to facilitate ongoing tax compliance needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in preparing and filing U.S. fuel excise tax returns.

• Experience in indirect tax compliance, encompassing fuel, environmental, sales, or use tax.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a keen eye for detail.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and formulas.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and effectively prioritize tasks.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Preferred: Familiarity with BlackLine, Avalara, AKORE, Oracle, PDI, or OTS.

• Preferred: Experience working with fuel distributors, energy companies, convenience retail, transportation, or related sectors.

• Preferred: Exposure to tax audits, tax notices, or matters related to tax controversy.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Fully remote opportunity within the United States.

• Exposure to intricate multi-jurisdictional fuel and indirect tax issues.

• Opportunity to collaborate with a skilled and experienced tax team.

• Broad visibility within a global energy and fuel organization.