Indirect Tax Analyst

Req ID: 451837 

*This is a hybrid positon located at our OKC office*

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 has been fueling customers’ journeys since 1964. Innovation and perseverance continue to lead the way for the family-owned and -operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City with more than 40,000 team members in North America and Europe. The company’s core business is travel stops and convenience stores with more than 630 locations in 42 states. Love’s continues its commitment to offer products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, four-wheel customers, RVers, alternative fuel and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities Love’s serves and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace are hallmarks of the company’s award-winning culture.

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