Sales & Use Tax Analyst

RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc. is seeking a Tax Analyst to support accounting and analytical functions across multiple business lines. The role involves tax research, GL reviews, and planning opportunities to improve efficiency and compliance.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop tax positions, and advance proficiency in Vertex O Series and Checkpoint to streamline processes. This is a growth-focused role in a dynamic retail energy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting, tax, finance, audit, or other analytical experience.
• Exposure to indirect tax concepts or sales/use tax compliance is a plus.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience with tax/enterprise platforms like Alteryx, Vertex, Workday, Checkpoint is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform tax accounting and analytical functions including research, report prep, reconciliations, and planning.
• Review tax GL activity, identify discrepancies, and support controls.
• Support monthly sales and use tax compliance and data reconciliation.
• Organize and analyze tax documentation for audits and planning projects.
• Collaborate with Construction, Accounting, Merchandising, Supply/Distribution and leadership.
• Apply tax laws and develop technical positions to guide decisions.
• Develop proficiency in tax tech platforms to improve research and workflow.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes and controls.
• Manage multiple tasks with deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ask questions and build knowledge of indirect tax across business lines.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Tax research

Communication

Learning agility

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Alteryx

Vertex O Series

Checkpoint

Job description

What You\'ll Do:

• Perform a variety of tax accounting and analytical functions, including tax research, report preparation, account reconciliations, tax analysis, and support for identified planning opportunities across multiple business lines.


• Review and analyze tax general ledger activity to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies while developing a deeper understanding of tax accounting processes and controls.


• Support the monthly sales and use tax compliance process by gathering and reconciling return data, reviewing draft returns for accuracy and completeness, preparing general ledger entries associated with tax payments, and identifying opportunities to streamline recurring compliance tasks.


• Use technology to compile, organize, and analyze documentation for tax audits, compliance activities, and planning projects, with a focus on improving efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility of tax data.


• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Construction, Accounting, Merchandising, Supply and Distribution, and business leaders across convenience retail, fast casual dining, fuel, and real estate, to gather relevant information and ensure appropriate tax treatment.


• Research, interpret, and apply tax laws and regulations to support compliance, business decisions, and the development of tax technical positions.


• Develop proficiency in tax technology platforms such as Vertex O Series and Thomson Reuters Checkpoint, and apply those tools to improve research, compliance, documentation, and workflow efficiency.


• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls, and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.


• Manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and follow-up items across recurring compliance processes, research requests, audits, and planning projects.


• Demonstrate professional curiosity by asking thoughtful questions, seeking to understand the business purpose behind tax positions, and proactively building knowledge of indirect tax issues across the Company’s business lines.

What We\'re Looking For:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.


• 1–3 years of accounting, tax, finance, audit, or other analytical business experience preferred.


• Exposure to indirect tax concepts, sales and use tax compliance, reconciliations, or regulatory/compliance processes is a plus.


• Strong Excel and analytical skills preferred, including the ability to organize, reconcile, and analyze data efficiently.


• Experience with, or demonstrated ability to quickly learn, tax, accounting, research, or enterprise technology platforms such as Alteryx, Vertex, Workday, and Checkpoint is a plus.


• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn new technical concepts, business processes, and technology tools.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on assignments in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to communicate questions, findings, and recommendations clearly while exercising sound judgment and attention to detail.

Fueled by Growth, Driven by YouAt RaceTrac, our people make the difference. Whether you\'re working in a store, at our corporate office, or on the road, you\'ll be part of a team that brings energy, innovation, and a passion for serving others every day. We support each other, celebrate wins big and small, and create opportunities for growth at every level. With four operating divisions RaceTrac, RaceWay, Energy Dispatch, and Gulf - there\'s always a new challenge to take on and a new path to pursue. Join us and discover how far your career can go. To see what #LifeatRaceTrac is like, visit our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram pages.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RaceTrac without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.