Analyst/Sr Analyst - Indirect Tax Analyst

CVR Energy, Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CVR Energy in Sugar Land, TX seeks an Analyst/Senior Analyst Indirect Taxes to ensure timely reporting of sales/use, property, motor fuel, and other operating taxes. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and 4+ years in tax/finance with strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities include preparing tax filings, maintaining taxability matrices, and assisting with tax software. Experience with Oracle Financials and energy sector a plus; ability to adapt schedule as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• 4+ years of general tax, accounting, or finance experience; indirect tax experience preferred.
• Knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and reporting requirements as they relate to indirect and other operating taxes.
• Ability to perform tax research, interpret tax law, and communicate findings to internal stakeholders.
• Detail oriented and results driven.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Oracle Financials experience a plus.
• Energy industry experience a plus.
• Fluent in English, oral and written, required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform the preparation and submission of all sales/use tax returns for the various operating entities.
• Maintain and update sales/use tax taxability matrices with respect to the Company's product sales and purchases.
• Assist with analyzing, configuring, and maintaining tax software.
• Research, analyze, and respond to taxability inquiries from the various operating entities.
• Assist with delivering sales/use tax training across the organization.
• Review, validate, and maintain new and existing customer exemption certificates.
• Responsible for property tax compliance administration, including gathering/creating documentation, reports, and other relevant information.
• Responsible for timely submission of property tax reports, renditions, and other mandatory forms required by the various taxing authorities.
• Ensure the accurate and timely payment of all property tax bills issued by the taxing authorities.
• Assist with the preparation of annual property tax budgets.
• Assist with property tax appeals as needed.
• Assist with the preparation and timely submission of various motor fuel tax returns and related reports.
• Support reconciliation of motor fuel tax accounts and resolution of related notices.
• Monitor motor fuel tax rate changes and reporting requirements across applicable jurisdictions.
• Identify opportunities to minimize the company's sales/use, property, and motor fuel tax liability.
• Interact with tax authorities in audits, examinations, and appeals related to sales/use, property, motor fuel, and other operating taxes.
• Assist with resolving tax notices.
• Assist with identifying opportunities for process improvements within the Tax Department and implementation of such improvements.
• Monitor applicable indirect tax legislative developments and law changes relevant to the Company's business operations.
• Document SOX 404 processes and procedures and ensure such processes and procedures are followed for the respective areas of responsibility.
• Reconcile indirect tax accounts and prepare journal entries.
• Update and maintain Company directives for indirect tax processes and procedures.
• Other special projects and tasks as needed.

Skills

Tax research

Tax law interpretation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Fluent English

Schedule flexibility

Energy industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

Analyst/Sr Analyst - Indirect Tax Analyst

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Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Analyst/Senior Analyst Indirect Taxes will be responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of company-wide sales/use, property, motor fuel, and other operating taxes

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 4+ years of general tax, accounting, or finance experience; indirect tax experience (sales/use, property, motor fuel) preferred).
• Knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and reporting requirements as they relate to indirect and other operating taxes
• Ability to perform tax research, interpret tax law, and communicate findings to internal stakeholders
• Detail oriented and results driven
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Oracle Financials experience a plus
• Energy industry experience a plus
• Fluent in English, oral and written, required
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Oversee and perform the preparation and submission of all sales/use tax returns for the various operating entities
• Maintain and update sales/use tax taxability matrices with respect to the Company's product sales and purchases
• Assist with analyzing, configuring, and maintaining tax software
• Research, analyze, and respond to taxability inquiries from the various operating entities
• Assist with delivering sales/use tax training across the organization
• Review, validate, and maintain new and existing customer exemption certificates

Property Tax

• Responsible for property tax compliance administration, including gathering/creating documentation, reports, and other relevant information
• Responsible for timely submission of property tax reports, renditions, and other mandatory forms required by the various taxing authorities
• Ensure the accurate and timely payment of all property tax bills issued by the taxing authorities
• Assist with the preparation of annual property tax budgets
• Assist with property tax appeals as needed

Motor Fuel Tax

• Assist with the preparation and timely submission of various motor fuel tax returns and related reports
• Support reconciliation of motor fuel tax accounts and resolution of related notices
• Monitor motor fuel tax rate changes and reporting requirements across applicable jurisdictions

Other

• Identify opportunities to minimize the company's sales/use, property, and motor fuel tax liability
• Interact with tax authorities in audits, examinations, and appeals related to sales/use, property, motor fuel, and other operating taxes
• Assist with resolving tax notices
• Assist with identifying opportunities for process improvements within the Tax Department and implementation of such improvements
• Monitor applicable indirect tax legislative developments and law changes relevant to the Company's business operations
• Document SOX 404 processes and procedures and ensure such processes and procedures are followed for the respective areas of responsibility
• Reconcile indirect tax accounts and prepare journal entries
• Update and maintain Company directives for indirect tax processes and procedures
• Other special projects and tasks as needed

EXPECTED RESULTS

• Timely and accurate reporting of sales/use, property, and motor fuel tax filings
• Regular communication and assistance to the field and facilities on new and updated operating tax matters
• Effective communication and customer service to internal clients
• Adherence to company policies and procedures

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

CVR Energy is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply.