Senior Tax Analyst

Job Description

The Senior Tax Analyst is responsible for preparing federal and state tax returns for Race Trac Petroleum, Inc. convenience stores, its subsidiary fuel supply company, Metroplex Energy, Inc., and various affiliated companies. This individual researches federal, state, and local tax law, and leverages strong communication and interpersonal skills to work closely with internal teams and government officials. Working in a fast‑paced environment with tight timelines, the analyst uses the ability to solve problems, think abstractly, and pay close attention to detail to succeed in the position.

• Completes general tax accounting functions including research, report/spreadsheet preparation, account interpretation, and analysis.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in tax entries and reports, and communicates with government officials regarding tax questions as necessary.
• Prepares tax returns for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual filings.
• Compiles information for audits to ensure that all companies comply with all federal, state, and local tax legislation.
• Collaborates on tax solutions with departments such as Supply and Distribution and Accounting to ensure that the necessary tax information is collected and the proper tax methods are implemented.
• Reads and interprets tax law and assesses the company's policies to ensure taxes are prepared in compliance with tax legislation.
• Responds to customer and Accounting inquiries regarding tax rates, exemptions, and taxability.
• Remains knowledgeable and stays up to date on applicable tax law and general business practices.
• Becomes proficient in tax software such as Avalara (excise tax), One Source (sales and income tax), and RIA Checkpoint (tax research), in addition to the company trading platforms Allegro, PDI, and Workday.
• Evaluates current processes and procedures and offers improvements where applicable.

• 3 years of tax experience.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with Race Trac without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.