Senior Tax Accountant, CPA
RESPEC
Senior Accountant – Tax, Excise Tax
World Kinect
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Florida, Oklahoma, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
Tech Stack
ERPOracle
About the role
- Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual fuel excise and environmental tax returns in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Reconcile tax liability accounts using Blackline and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Maintain and update databases for tax exemptions, rates, and jurisdictional rules.
- Conduct tax research to ensure compliance with evolving filing requirements.
- Utilize Avalara and AKORE for jurisdictional reporting and documentation.
- Investigate and respond to tax notices, ensuring timely resolution and communication.
- Address motor vehicle tax inquiries by interpreting state communications and regulations.
- Support internal and external stakeholders in meeting compliance requirements.
- Assist with audit activities, including research and resolution of indirect motor fuel tax issues.
- Resolve tax-related disputes involving customers and suppliers.
- Mentor junior accountants in tax law research and practical application.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
- 5+ years of experience filing U.S. fuel excise tax returns.
- Strong communication skills for engaging with internal teams and external tax authorities.
- Ability to interpret and explain motor fuel tax law to various stakeholders.
- Experience with Oracle, PDI, or OTS ERP systems.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (lookups, pivot tables, formulas).
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- Adaptability to a dynamic and evolving business environment.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
fuel excise tax returnstax liability reconciliationtax researchjurisdictional reportingaudit activitiesprocess improvementExcelcritical thinkingorganizational skills
Soft skills
communication skillsanalytical skillsability to interpret tax lawmentoringadaptabilitytime managementstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
