Accounting Specialist

Petroleum Traders Corp; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Petroleum Traders Corporation is seeking a Tax Specialist to prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for a Fort Wayne, IN base. You will focus on fuel-related and excise tax compliance, researching tax laws and updating practices to ensure timely filing and payment.

The role requires strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration. Day-to-day duties include maintaining tax records, coordinating with accounting and finance teams, and addressing tax questions from

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
• 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 excise tax, sales tax, accounts payable, or the energy/fuel industry is highly beneficial

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Research tax laws and monitor changes impacting the petroleum industry.
• Maintain accurate tax records and collaborate with accounting and finance teams.
• Assist with fuel tax specifics and related regulatory compliance.

Skills

Tax expertise

Tax preparation

Tax planning

Tax law understanding

Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

Tools

Tax 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 preparing and balancing fuel tax returns, sorting out tax differences on supplier invoices, and answering tax questions from sales and customers. Day-to-day responsibilities also include maintaining accurate tax records, collaborating with accounting and finance teams, and maintain tax records and procedures. On the job training is provided as fuel tax is somewhat a specialized process.

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
• 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 excise tax, sales tax, accounts payable, or the energy/fuel industry is highly beneficial