Operational Tax Advisor: Property & Fuel Compliance

FedEx Freight; Southwind (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight in Memphis, TN (or Harrison, AR) seeks an experienced Tax Compliance professional to manage property tax, fuel tax, mileage tax, and related audits and reporting. You will coordinate filings, monitor deadlines, and provide practical guidance to finance, fleet, facilities, real estate, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has strong Excel and data analysis skills, CPA or equivalent credentials preferred, and the ability to work with cross-functional partners across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five years of relevant operational tax, property tax, fuel tax, mileage tax, indirect tax, or state and local tax experience required.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional returns, tax payments, and audits.
• CPA/CITP or Master of Taxation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review property tax returns and related filings.
• Oversee property tax bills and payments; monitor deadlines.
• Coordinate and review fuel, mileage, highway use, motor carrier tax returns.
• Provide tax accounting support and reconcile tax accounts.
• Identify process improvements for tax accuracy and efficiency.
• Support audits and notices and advise business partners.
• Prepare training materials and guidance for tax team members.

Skills

Property tax knowledge

Excel

Data analysis

Written communication

Tax research

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation/Business

CPA license or equivalent credential preferred

Master of Taxation degree or progress toward

Tools

Job description

FedEx Freight in Memphis, TN (or Harrison, AR) seeks an experienced Tax Compliance professional to manage property tax, fuel tax, mileage tax, and related audits and reporting. You will coordinate filings, monitor deadlines, and provide practical guidance to finance, fleet, facilities, real estate, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has strong Excel and data analysis skills, CPA or equivalent credentials preferred, and the ability to work with cross-functional partners across the