Tax Analyst, Indirect Tax (Fuel Excise)

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Tax Analyst, Indirect Tax (Fuel Excise)

Location: U.S. Remote

About the Role

World Fuel is seeking a detail-oriented Tax Analyst to join our Indirect Tax team. This role is ideal for a tax professional with experience in U.S. fuel excise tax compliance who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and partnering across finance, operations, and compliance teams.

Reporting to the Tax Supervisor and Tax Manager, you will support fuel excise, environmental, and indirect tax compliance activities across a diverse portfolio of businesses. You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate tax reporting, resolving tax notices, supporting audits, and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements.

What You'll Do

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual fuel excise and environmental tax returns.
• Reconcile tax liability accounts and supporting schedules using BlackLine.
• Research federal, state, and local tax requirements to ensure compliance.
• Maintain exemption certificates, tax records, and supporting documentation.
• Utilize Avalara and AKORE software for tax reporting and compliance activities.
• Research and respond to tax notices from taxing authorities.
• Support motor fuel tax compliance by reviewing state regulations and tax communications.
• Assist with audit requests and examinations by gathering documentation and conducting tax research.
• Participate in tax dispute resolution and compliance-related projects.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support ongoing tax compliance requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience preparing and filing U.S. fuel excise tax returns.
• Experience with indirect tax compliance, including fuel, environmental, sales, or use tax.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and formulas.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize work effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with BlackLine, Avalara, AKORE, Oracle, PDI, or OTS.
• Experience working with fuel distributors, energy companies, convenience retail, transportation, or related industries.
• Exposure to tax audits, tax notices, or tax controversy matters.

Why Join World Fuel?

• Fully remote opportunity within the United States
• Exposure to complex multi-jurisdictional fuel and indirect tax matters
• Opportunity to work with a collaborative and experienced tax team
• Broad visibility across a global energy and fuel organization
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

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