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, 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.
Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual fuel excise and sales tax 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 internal and external.

• Assist in State audits.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in accounting or finance.

• Advanced English skills

• 1 to 3 years of Excise sales tax experience.

• Advanced knowledge in excel, lookups, pivots, formulas.

• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and organization skills.

• Possess excellent communication skills.

• Works well under filing deadlines while meeting all assignments.

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