Tax Manager

Tax Manager Job Description

Responsible for the preparation and filing of fuel, sales, and transportation tax returns in accordance with federal and state regulations. This role supports tax compliance through account reconciliations, tax research, and resolution of tax notices. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively to support the trading business in a fast‑paced environment. The Tax Manager works closely with departments including Accounting, Billing, Legal, Logistics, and Sales to ensure tax reporting accuracy and process improvement.

Responsible for the preparation and filing of fuel, sales, and transportation tax returns in accordance with federal and state regulations. This role supports tax compliance through account reconciliations, tax research, and resolution of tax notices. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively to support the trading business in a fast‑paced environment. The Tax Manager works closely with departments including Accounting, Billing, Legal, Logistics, and Sales to ensure tax reporting accuracy and process improvement.

• Manage/oversee preparation of property tax, fuel tax, sales & use, and transportation tax returns with corresponding supporting schedules
• Manage tax amendments, assessments and tax audits from government entities
• Provide tax planning and tax guidance to management and key commercial personnel
• Reconcile general ledger accounts related to tax activity
• Prepare and post month‑end journal entries
• Provide tax research for tax updates, tax disputes and other relevant tax inquiries
• Meet monthly deadlines for federal and state tax filings
• Identify and recommend improvements to return preparation procedures
• Support other tax functions/departments as requested

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred or equivalent professional experience
• 2-4 years of progressive experience in corporate tax or public accounting
• Experience working with GAAP and accounting software systems
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency

• Experience in motor fuel and sales & use tax
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy under tight deadlines
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to analyze client needs and provide appropriate solutions
• Flexibility to work extended hours to meet external deadlines if needed

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities