Excise Tax Analyst - Data-Driven Compliance

GROWMARK, Inc.; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

GROWMARK, Inc. seeks a Tax Compliance Analyst to ensure reporting of motor fuel, environmental, and sales taxes across the wholesale and retail divisions.

You will analyze data from various sources, reconcile tax data to the general ledger, and support audits. Qualifications include an associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting with 1–3 years of tax return experience; strong analytical and written communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and tax software; ability to meet

Qualifications

• Associate degree with emphasis in accounting and 1–3 years of experience in preparing tax returns OR a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Analytical, problem-solving, ability to compose written responses to government agencies, organization, detail-oriented, ability to meet tax deadlines.
• Proven computer skills including Microsoft Office software, internet research tools, general ledger queries, and tax reporting software.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for meeting compliance obligations related to motor fuel, environmental, and sales taxes for GROWMARK, Inc. wholesale, retail divisions, and subsidiaries.
• Analyzes data from various sources to prepare excise tax returns and develop process improvements.
• Reconciles accounting data to tax filings to ensure financial records reflect proper amounts due to or from government agencies; provides guidance and training on reconciliation issues.
• Analyses and reviews controls to ensure taxes collected are paid to the proper taxing authority and troubleshoots variances.
• Provides guidance for proper tax setup in SAP and third-party tax software; assists with configuration and testing of changes in excise tax billing and reporting systems.
• Maintains competency in motor fuel, excise, sales, environmental, and other tax subjects and coordinates with taxing authorities.

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Office

Job description

GROWMARK, Inc. seeks a Tax Compliance Analyst to ensure reporting of motor fuel, environmental, and sales taxes across the wholesale and retail divisions.

You will analyze data from various sources, reconcile tax data to the general ledger, and support audits. Qualifications include an associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting with 1–3 years of tax return experience; strong analytical and written communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and tax software; ability to meet