Accounting/Audit Specialist

Petroleum Traders Corp; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Petroleum Traders Corporation is seeking a dedicated Tax Specialist to join our Fort Wayne, IN team on-site. You will prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns with a focus on fuel-related excise taxes, researching changes that impact the petroleum industry, and ensuring timely filings.

You will collaborate with accounting and finance, analyze data for tax implications, support audits, and suggest process improvements to strengthen compliance and efficiency in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in Tax, Tax Preparation, and Tax Planning.
• Understanding of Tax Law, including federal, state, and local regulations; experience with excise or fuel tax is a plus.
• Finance skills, including financial analysis, reconciliations, and interpreting financial statements for tax purposes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field; CPA/EA preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with tax and accounting software, advanced Excel skills, and comfort working with large data sets.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Prior experience in corporate tax, public accounting, or the energy/fuel industry is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns; focus on fuel-related excise tax compliance.
• Research tax laws and regulations; monitor changes impacting the petroleum industry.
• Ensure timely filing and payment of tax obligations.
• Assist with tax planning initiatives and analyze financial data for tax implications.
• Support audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
• Maintain accurate tax records; collaborate with accounting and finance teams.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance compliance and efficiency.

Skills

Tax

Tax Law

Financial Analysis

Reconciliations

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Industry Experience

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation or related field

CPA or EA (preferred)

Tools

Tax software

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Company Description Petroleum Traders Corporation is the largest pure wholesale distributor of gasoline and distillate products in the United States, supplying bulk diesel, gasoline, off-road fuels, heating oil, biodiesel, and firm price fuel contracts. Petroleum Traders provides turnkey wholesale fuel services and full fuel inventory management solutions designed to support operational reliability and cost control. The organization differentiates itself through its scale, service quality, and commitment to being a leading wholesale fuel partner for businesses nationwide.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Tax Specialist role based in Fort Wayne, IN. The Tax Specialist will prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns, with a strong focus on fuel-related and excise tax compliance. This role will research tax laws and regulations, monitor changes impacting the petroleum industry, and ensure timely filing and payment of all required tax obligations. The Tax Specialist will assist with tax planning initiatives, analyze financial data for tax implications, and support audits and inquiries from tax authorities. Day-to-day responsibilities also include maintaining accurate tax records, collaborating with accounting and finance teams, and recommending process improvements to enhance compliance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in Tax, Tax Preparation, and Tax Planning.
• Understanding of Tax Law, including federal, state, and local regulations; experience with excise or fuel tax is a plus.
• Finance skills, including financial analysis, reconciliations, and interpreting financial statements for tax purposes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field; professional certification (e.g., CPA, EA) is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with tax and accounting software, advanced Excel skills, and comfort working with large data sets.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Prior experience in corporate tax, public accounting, or the energy/fuel industry is highly beneficial.