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Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Indirect Tax Analyst in Houston, Texas
Req ID: 440144
This is a hybrid position located at our Houston 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:
Manage audits from taxing jurisdictions
Analyze returns and communicates trends of inconsistencies to tax leadership
Assist with and/or implement automation efforts
Mentor and train tax analysts
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.
Research and identify applicable tax law
Review, Prepare and file fuel excise, occupancy, sales and use, and other various tax returns across multiple taxing jurisdictions
Prepare and file appropriate refunds.
Assist with amendments of prior returns to correct any past issues.
Assist with resolving tax notices
Assist with researching and verify tax rates and tax codes
Assist with analyzing, configuring, and updating tax software.
Review contracts for indirect tax implications
Make recommendations for improvement
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business
CPA/CMI a plus
Experience:
2-3 years of sales and use tax or motor fuel tax, accounting, reconciliation, or research
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 Travel Stops & Country Stores is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. For more than 55 years, we’ve provided customers with highway hospitality and “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.” We’re passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with fuel, food and supplies. We offer meals from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and everything needed to get back on the road quickly. The Love’s Family of Companies includes:
Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets
Speedco, the light mechanical and trucking service specialists
Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader
Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert
EOE-Protected Veterans/Disability
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