Support federal, state, and local indirect fuel tax compliance: prepare excise and environmental tax returns, reconcile liabilities, maintain exemption and rate databases, use Avalara/AKORE, respond to notices, support audits, resolve tax disputes, mentor junior staff, and drive process improvements.
At World Fuel, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.
Under the direction of the Tax Supervisor and Manager, this role involves supporting federal, state, and local tax compliance across all World Kinect Corporation entities. Responsibilities include audits, research, filing, payments for related liabilities, and maintaining tax records.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual fuel excise and environmental tax returns in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Reconcile tax liability accounts using Blackline.
- Maintain databases and documentation for tax exemptions, rates, and rules.
- Conduct tax research to ensure compliance with state and local filing requirements.
- Use Avalara and AKORE software for jurisdictional reporting.
- Research and maintain detailed communication regarding tax notices received.
- Address motor vehicle tax inquiries by researching and interpreting state communications.
- Ensure compliance requirements for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support audit activities by conducting research and assisting in the resolution of state and local indirect motor fuel tax issues.
- Research and resolve tax-related disputes involving customers and suppliers.
- Mentor entry-level accountants in tax law research and application.
- Support process improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting from a four-year college or university.
- Five or more years of experience in filing US fuel excise tax returns.
- Strong communication skills for interacting with internal customers and external taxing authorities.
- Ability to interpret motor fuel tax law, explain, and document scenarios to tax jurisdictions.
- Knowledge of Oracle, PDI, or OTS ERP systems.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including lookups, pivots, and formulas.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
- Ability to meet filing deadlines and complete assignments efficiently.
- Adaptability to a growing and changing business environment.
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World Fuel is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.World Kinect Corporation
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