[Hiring] Tax Analyst @World Kinect

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Company Description

World Fuel is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.