Job Description
Job Description
We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Sales Tax Associate in the Oil & Gas industry. As a Sales Tax Associate, your primary role will be to manage and file sales and use tax returns with a focus on fuel industry regulations. You will also be responsible for researching tax laws, maintaining compliance, and managing business licenses and registrations.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct research and interpretation of tax laws related to fuel taxes, exemptions, and credits
• Manage and maintain business licenses and registrations to ensure compliance
• Handle tax renewals and ensure all deadlines are met in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate tax records, reconcile accounts, and assist with audits
• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns with a focus on fuel industry regulations
• Ensure compliance with multi-state tax laws and reporting requirements
• Collaborate with internal teams and external tax agencies to resolve issues
• Stay abreast with changing tax regulations and industry trends
• Utilize strong organizational skills to manage multiple tax filings, deadlines, and compliance requirements effectively
• Assist in tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, specifically in a similar Sales Tax Associate role.
• Demonstrated proficiency in auditing, with the ability to identify inconsistencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Proven experience in preparing and filing sales tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of Sales & Use tax, with the ability to effectively apply this knowledge in a practical business context.
• Experience in managing business licenses, including applying for, renewing, and maintaining licenses as required.
• Proficiency in using SAP for various financial and accounting tasks, with a focus on tax-related functions.
• Experience with Avalara, specifically its tax automation tools, to streamline and simplify the sales tax process.
• Familiarity with Vertex Sales & Use Tax, with the ability to leverage this software to ensure tax compliance and reduce risk.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate tax information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.