Indirect Tax Analyst — Oil & Gas Trading

Castleton Commodities International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indirect Tax Analyst will support the US business and help ensure that indirect tax considerations are properly reflected in on-going business activities within the company risk profile and for business decisions purposes. This position requires good technical skills, communication skills, proactive project management skills, and sound financial acumen.

This role collaborates with traders and operations teams to ensure accurate tax treatment of oil trading transactions and related

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance; Master in Taxation (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of relevant experience in excise tax or similar role.
• Experience in the oil and gas industry and/or Big 4; energy/commodity trading exposure.
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency; experience with OneSource preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (English) and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Research and analysis on technical indirect tax issues based on tax laws, regulation, and policies.
• Perform tax audit processes including data gathering, workpaper preparation and review, and issue resolution.
• Extract, review, reconcile large data sets from various sources; ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and file tax returns (excise, sales, ad valorem) per laws and regulations.
• Manage tax documentation, licenses, and associated bonds.
• Perform monthly tax reconciliations; booking of tax payments/refunds.
• Resolve correspondence and notices from tax authorities in a timely manner.
• Track, review, and implement new legislative and rate changes.
• Tax Contract review and coordination on new business with internal teams.
• Monitor oil movement and trading activity with schedulers/operations; resolve data/process issues affecting tax.
• Collaborate daily with traders and operations teams for accurate tax treatment of oil trades.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master in Taxation

Tools

OneSource Tax Determination System

Job description

The Indirect Tax Analyst will support the US business and help ensure that indirect tax considerations are properly reflected in on-going business activities within the company risk profile and for business decisions purposes. This position requires good technical skills, communication skills, proactive project management skills, and sound financial acumen.

This role collaborates with traders and operations teams to ensure accurate tax treatment of oil trading transactions and related