Job Posting for Associate Analyst - Tax at Tax - Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships Careers
Summary:
This position is responsible for motor fuel tax return preparation as well as data analysis and general ledger reconciliations. This department supports the partnership’s key objectives with the highest standards of conduct without compromise. Honesty, integrity and accountability are essential to our Partnership’s success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual excise/motor fuel returns for submittal to federal & state agencies
Prepare wires and check requests for payment of taxes and code to correct general ledger accounts
Preparation of reconciliations of excise & motor fuel tax related accounts;
Ensures compliance with federal, state and local authorities through communicating changes in taxes for proper adjustment to ERP system, reviewing ongoing developments in tax laws
Consolidate return reconciliations on a quarterly basis and upload to SaaS reconciliation software
Monitors account activity for changes in rates, purchases, accruals, etc., and uses reason to provide written explanations of variances
Uses discretion to scrutinize accounting records for unusual/extraordinary transactions, investigate findings and provide resolution
Respond to inquiries from accounts payable regarding the appropriate excise tax treatment of items
Register entities in new taxing jurisdictions, as required
Maintain all compliance records in accordance with document retention policies
Research tax issues and work on special projects as needed
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field
0 - 2 years of experience in multi-state excise tax and/or motor fuel tax matters, preferably in the same or similar industry
Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required
Knowledge of SAP and a tax software solution (like IGEN, Avalara/Zytax, OneSource/Sabrix, Tax Ware, and Vertex) is preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required because of interactions both inside and outside of the tax department
Proficiency in analyzing and reconciling accounts and preparing journal entries
Experience performing tax research using tax services such as CCH, RIA, BNA, etc
Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:
The Associate Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of relevant job related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
CPA or CMI candidate preferred.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Usually, normal office working conditions.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
Occasional overnight travel may be required.
Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet
DISCLAIMER: The above statements, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
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$46,737 to $59,492
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