Indirect 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.

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 indirect tax department as needed.

     Responsibilities:

• Research and verify tax rates and tax codes.
• Analyze returns and communicates trends of inconsistencies to tax leadership.
• Assist with and/or implement automation efforts.
• Review, Prepare and file fuel excise, sales and use, and other various tax returns across multiple taxing jurisdictions.
• Reconcile tax general ledger accounts against tax due liabilities.
• Amend prior returns to correct any past issues.
• File current obligations by required due dates.
• Utilizes software’s such as Avalara and AKORE where applicable for tax filings.
• Maintains detailed communication regarding tax notices received and resolution efforts.
• Prepare and file appropriate refunds.
• Assist tax leadership with special projects.
• Reconcile work papers as assigned.
• Other duties assigned.

     Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in accounting or finance.
• One to three years of fuel excise tax experience or more preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently in a deadline driven environment.

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: 160 hours of 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