Indirect Tax Lead

Permian Resources; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Permian Resources Corporation seeks an Indirect Tax Lead in Midland, Texas, reporting to the Director of Tax. The role leads the indirect tax function, overseeing sales and use tax and ad valorem obligations within the oil and gas sector.

The candidate will manage audits, liaise with consultants, evaluate software, and prepare regular tax returns while ensuring compliance and accurate tax research. Strong Excel skills and CPA credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of indirect tax experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required (Excel and Word).
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize activities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the indirect tax function to ensure compliance with taxing authorities.
• Assess inefficiencies and risk associated with indirect tax function and advise management on potential solutions and planning opportunities.
• Responsible for performing managed sales and use tax audits.
• Effectively manage and utilize third party consultants, including assisting outside ad valorem compliance and audit teams.
• Evaluate and implement sales and use tax software.
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns.
• Perform research to determine the taxability of acquired goods and services. Provide exemption certificates to vendors and manage the exemption certificate process.
• Review and research relevant tax laws, regulations, and rulings to address tax compliance and audit issues. Draft technical memoranda in support of technical positions.
• Process and respond to various tax notices, contacting tax authorities when necessary

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Work ethic

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Quorum

OpenInvoice

Job description

Job Description

Permian Resources (NYSE: PR) is currently seeking an Indirect Tax Lead, reporting to the Director of Tax, in Midland, Texas. This position will be responsible for leading the indirect tax function for PR. This position will be responsible for indirect tax issues, including but not limited to sale and use tax and ad valorem tax. The ideal candidate will have certain accounting skills, an understanding of the oil and gas industry, and proficient Microsoft Excel skills.

General Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the indirect tax function to ensure compliance with taxing authorities.
• Assess inefficiencies and risk associated with indirect tax function and advise management on potential solutions and planning opportunities.
• Responsible for performing managed sales and use tax audits.
• Effectively manage and utilize third party consultants, including assisting outside ad valorem compliance and audit teams.
• Evaluate and implement sales and use tax software.
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns.
• Perform research to determine the taxability of acquired goods and services. Provide exemption certificates to vendors and manage the exemption certificate process.
• Review and research relevant tax laws, regulations, and rulings to address tax compliance and audit issues. Draft technical memoranda in support of technical positions.
• Process and respond to various tax notices, contacting tax authorities when necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 8 years of indirect tax experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required (Excel and Word).
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize activities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess a strong work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Quorum and OpenInvoice accounting software experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Permian Resource is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.