Sr Accountant, Excise Tax

Denver, CO, United States

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required

Minimum five years’ experience with federal, multistate, and local excise tax required

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills including Access

Advanced knowledge of Lawson, Ascend, FuelSmart, Fueltrac, and Husker Oil software

Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability make decisions and work with minimal supervision

Ability to set priorities, multitask, meet deadlines, and resolve problems with a high sense of urgency

Travel required less than 5%

General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time

Responsibilities The purpose of this job is to ensure the company is compliant with accurate federal, state, and local excise tax rates

Conduct excise tax taxability research and tax account reconciliation

Perform federal, state, and local tax rate verification and research

Manage system maintenance for Ascend, Lawson, and FuelSmart

Assist excise tax supervisor and lead excise tax accountant with more extensive review of excise tax issues

Train and mentor excise tax accountants

Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level

Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Complete other duties as assigned

Pay Rates Starting between: $89,670.00 - $147,945.00 / year

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required

Minimum five years’ experience with federal, multistate, and local excise tax required

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills including Access

Advanced knowledge of Lawson, Ascend, FuelSmart, Fueltrac, and Husker Oil software

Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability make decisions and work with minimal supervision

Ability to set priorities, multitask, meet deadlines, and resolve problems with a high sense of urgency

Travel required less than 5%

General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time

Responsibilities The purpose of this job is to ensure the company is compliant with accurate federal, state, and local excise tax rates

Conduct excise tax taxability research and tax account reconciliation

Perform federal, state, and local tax rate verification and research

Manage system maintenance for Ascend, Lawson, and FuelSmart

Assist excise tax supervisor and lead excise tax accountant with more extensive review of excise tax issues

Train and mentor excise tax accountants

Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level

Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Complete other duties as assigned

Benefits Pay Rates Starting between: $89,670.00 - $147,945.00 / year

Company Description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins... Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Description

The purpose of this job is to ensure the company is compliant with accurate federal, state, and local excise tax rates.

Essential Functions

• Conduct excise tax taxability research and tax account reconciliation

• Perform federal, state, and local tax rate verification and research

• Manage system maintenance for Ascend, Lawson, and FuelSmart

• Assist excise tax supervisor and lead excise tax accountant with more extensive review of excise tax issues

• Train and mentor excise tax accountants

• Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level

• Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required

• Minimum five years’ experience with federal, multistate, and local excise tax required

Specialized Knowledge

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills including Access

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA exam-eligible preferred

• Advanced knowledge of Lawson, Ascend, FuelSmart, Fueltrac, and Husker Oil software

Competencies

• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability make decisions and work with minimal supervision

• Ability to set priorities, multitask, meet deadlines, and resolve problems with a high sense of urgency

Travel

• Travel required less than 5%

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time

• Lift up to 20 pounds

Additional Information

Pay Rates Starting between: $89,670.00 - $147,945.00 / year

29912 Company information

Company OverviewHeadquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot Flying J is the largest operator of travel centers in North America with more than 750 locations throughout the United States and Canada and employs more than 24,000 Team Members. Pilot Flying J services over a million guests every day.HistoryFounded by James Haslam II, the first Pilot gas station was opened in Gate City, Virginia, in 1958. After more than four decades of rapid growth, expansion and partnership, Pilot and Marathon Oil Company entered an agreement to form Pilot Travel Centers in 2001.Over the years, Pilot Travel Centers experienced significant growth and expanded internationally, opening its first travel center in Canada in 2006. In 2007, Pilot bought Marathon Petroleum’s shares and entered a new partnership with CVC Capital Partner in 2008. Two years later, Pilot Travel Centers and Flying J Inc. entered an agreement, officially creating Pilot Flying J on July 1, 2010.CulturePilot Flying J is a family-owned and operated business. While much has changed over the last fifty-plus years, Pilot Flying J stands by the same principles upon which it was founded decades ago: integrity, customer service and valuing team members.

Transportation, Retail, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Energy, Convenience Stores, Transportation and Logistics, Food Service, Retail Stores, Restaurant and Food Service

Privately Held

Founded: 1958

Company Specialties:

retail, convenience store, travel center, fuel, restaurant, and truck stop

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