Senior Tax Accountant

At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.
 

Under the direction of the Tax Supervisor and Manager, this position will support federal, state, and local tax compliance across all World Fuel Services, Inc entities. This includes the payments for all related liabilities and maintenance of tax related records.

Position is onsite hybrid, in office days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

What You’ll Love About Us

• Health Benefits: Medical with HSA and FSA options; three plans to choose from to fit your needs. Dental, Vision, Teladoc, Employee Assistance Program.
• Prepare for the Future: 401K Retirement Plan with company matching.
• Rest and Relaxation: 4 weeks Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Company paid Short-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Learning and Development: LinkedIn Learning.
• Additional Perks: Long-Term Disability Insurance, Accident/Critical Illness Insurance, Legal/Identity Theft Protection.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday - hybrid

SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual fuel excise, sales & use tax, and VAT returns.
• Reconciliation of tax liability accounts.
• Maintenance of tax exemption and tax rule database.
• Perform tax research as needed to ensure tax implications are in accordance with state filing requirements.
• Utilizes Avalara software for EDI reporting to various jurisdictions.
• Maintains detailed communication regarding tax notices received.
• Answers motor vehicle tax and sales tax questions by researching and interpreting state communications.
• Ensures all compliance requirements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in State audits resolution for indirect motor fuel tax and sales tax.
• Assist and mentor entry-level accountants in tax law research and applicability.
• Assist with the implementation of process improvement initiatives.

 REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in accounting or finance.
• Effective communicator: Ability to work with internal customers and outside taxing authorities. Excellent communication skills verbal and written to interpret motor fuel tax law and explain proper scenarios to state and or jurisdictions
• Five years of Sales and Use Tax and/or VAT reporting required 
• Advanced knowledge in excel, lookups, pivots, and formulas.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Works well under filing deadlines
• Adaptable to growth and changing business environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Five years of Fuel Excise tax experience or more preferred
• Akore
• Oracle
• Avarlara

World Kinect is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.