Tax Analyst

Basic Function

We are seeking a Tax Analyst in downtown Dallas to prepares and file excise tax returns with various federal, state and local jurisdictions. Collects and analyzes revenue, inventory and tax payment accounting data required to file tax returns in all jurisdictions that impose such taxes. Conducts a variety of tax compliance, planning and research tasks.

Job Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: (functions considered essential as defined by ADA)

• Conducts, prepares and coordinates the filing of excise tax for filing with various federal, state and local taxing jurisdictions and outside consultants
• Works with other departments to ensure the correct application of all excise taxes and compliance with current tax laws
• Retrieves, records, and retains financial information and prepare payment requests for all excise taxes
• Communicates with taxing jurisdictions and respond to questions raised with respect to state excise taxes
• Communicates with outside vendors, customers, taxing jurisdictions and Company personnel responding to excise tax questions and bring potential liability issues to the attention of Tax management
• Works closely with various Company departments, including Accounting, Accounts Payable, Revenue Accounting, Contract Administration, and Refining and Marketing to ensure appropriate excise taxes are paid and accrued in compliance with current tax laws
• Reconciles tax general ledger accounts and assist Accounting department in development of tax accruals, entries and adjustments
• Obtains, reviews, and maintains tax exemption certifications from customers on a daily basis for federal and state excise taxes and sale/use taxes
• Obtains proper licensing for new states and jurisdictions for excise tax
• Performs tax research as needed and assist in state excise tax audits which may include gathering materials including but not limited to lifting or carrying boxes and files and transporting on a file cart
• Approves sales contracts on a daily basis, determining correct taxes are being charged for customers who purchase various products that may affect both origin and destination tax collection
• Assists supervisor with review of tax assessments made on Company, and in the analysis, negotiation, and preparation of formal responses or amended returns, and processing of appeals to federal, state and local tax authorities
• Works with Treasury to setup tax payments for state excise tax returns

May include some or all of the following duties:

• Conveys potential liability issues to the attention of Tax Management
• Reconciles inventory for terminals and file IRS 4010/4030 Exstars Terminal Operator Reports for all terminal receipts and disbursements of petroleum products on a monthly basis
• Files various state terminal operator reports for Holly Energy Partners, L.P on a monthly basis

Special assignments or tasks assigned by the supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion

Experience

A minimum of three years of professional work experience handling federal and/or state tax and accounting matters with a minimum of two years working knowledge in tax reporting process, federal and state tax procedures, and awareness of recent tax changes are required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

One to three years experience with motor fuel excise taxes preferred. Public accounting and energy industry experience is preferred.

Education Level

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an accounting, finance, or equivalent business discipline required, or a bachelor’s degree and five years of professional work experience handling motor fuel excise tax is required.

Required Skills

Ability to analyze account entries and adjustments, and use mathematical skills to calculate taxes accurately. Basic personal computer skills are required, with intermediate skill level in MS Word and Excel. Ability to effectively communicate with others, written or verbal, with intermediate to advanced reading and writing skills, and the ability to perform moderate to advanced mathematical calculations.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Knowledge of SAP a plus. Advanced skill level in MS Excel is preferred (i.e. advanced formulas and calculations).

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

None.

Work Conditions

Office based with up to 10% travel required by land or air. On occasion may work in a refinery based environment that may require on occasion work out doors, subject to varying road and weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

Job conditions require standing, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, lifting or carrying up to 10 lbs, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs. Job conditions may require walking.

Our One HF Sinclair Culture:

At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization.

We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger.

About HF Sinclair Corporation

HF Sinclair Corporation ("HF Sinclair"), headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and other specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah and markets its refined products in 19 states principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. HF Sinclair supplies high quality fuels to more than 1,300 Sinclair branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the country. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries, HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming. HF Sinclair also owns a 47% limited partner interest and a non-economic general partner interest in Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a master limited partnership that provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to the petroleum industry, including HF Sinclair subsidiaries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.