Indirect Tax Analyst - Oil Liquids

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.

Responsibilities

• Research and analysis on technical indirect tax issues based on tax laws, regulation, and policies.
• Performing tax audit processes including data gathering, workpaper preparation and review, and identification and subsequent resolution of any issues.
• Extract, review, reconcile large volumes of data from various sources; ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Preparing and filing tax returns (such as excise, sales, and ad valorem) in accordance with applicable tax laws and regulations
• Managing tax documentation, licenses, and associated bonds.
• Performing monthly tax reconciliations; booking of tax payments/refunds.
• Timely resolution of correspondence and notices from tax authorities.
• Track, review, and implement new legislative and rate changes.
• Tax Contract review and coordination on new business with internal teams.
• Monitor day-to-day oil movement and trading activity with schedulers and operations teams, resolving data or process issues that could affect tax determination, reporting, and compliance.
• Collaborate daily with traders and operations teams to ensure accurate tax treatment of oil trading transactions and related operational activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance; Master in Taxation (or equivalent)
• 5+ years of relevant experience in excise tax, or similar role
• Experience within the oil and gas industry and/or within a Big 4 company; expertise in energy or commodity trading business
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with Tax Determination System OneSource highly preferred
• Team player and excellent communication skills, including written and spoken (English)
• Proactive, ability to work independently, deal with all levels of management
• Great judgment, resiliency, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic and high-intensity environment including open-floor plan if applicable to the position, with timely responsiveness and the ability to work beyond normal business hours when required.

Employee Programs & Benefits

CCI offers competitive benefits and programs to support our employees, their families and local communities. These include:

• Competitive comprehensive medical, dental, retirement and life insurance benefits
• Employee assistance & wellness programs
• Parental and family leave policies
• CCI in the Community: Each office has a Charity Committee and as a part of this program employees are allocated 2 days annually to volunteer at the selected charities.
• Charitable contribution match program
• Tuition assistance & reimbursement
• Quarterly Innovation & Collaboration Awards
• Employee discount program, including access to fitness facilities
• Competitive paid time off
• Continued learning opportunities

Visit https://www.cci.com/careers/life-at-cci/# to learn more!