Tax Accountant

LHH; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to own key tax functions across a multi-state operation in Tulsa, OK. The role emphasizes indirect tax compliance and independent work within a growing fuels organization.

You will manage motor fuel tax, sales and use tax, and excise tax filings, while supporting tax compliance across multiple states. Collaboration with the accounting and finance teams will be essential to ensure filings stay compliant and timely.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax compliance
• Knowledge of motor fuel, sales and use, and/or excise taxes
• Experience with tonnage taxes is highly preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to take ownership of tax processes and work independently
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Managing motor fuel tax compliance and reporting
• Handling sales and use tax requirements
• Managing excise tax filings and compliance
• Supporting tax compliance across operations in multiple states
• Taking ownership of established tax processes and responsibilities
• Researching tax regulations and ensuring filings remain compliant
• Working independently while partnering with the broader accounting and finance team

Skills

Tax compliance

Motor fuel tax

Sales and use tax

Excise tax

Tonnage taxes

Analytical skills

Ownership

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Tax Accountant to join a growing fuels organization and take ownership of several key tax functions across a multi-state operation.

Location: Tulsa, OK

Schedule: 100% onsite

This role is ideal for someone with experience in indirect tax compliance who is comfortable working independently and managing tax responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Managing motor fuel tax compliance and reporting
• Handling sales and use tax requirements
• Managing excise tax filings and compliance
• Supporting tax compliance across operations in multiple states
• Taking ownership of established tax processes and responsibilities
• Researching tax regulations and ensuring filings remain compliant
• Working independently while partnering with the broader accounting and finance team

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in tax compliance
• Knowledge of motor fuel, sales and use, and/or excise taxes
• Experience with tonnage taxes is highly preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to take ownership of tax processes and work independently
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the compliance side of tax and wants to step into a role with meaningful ownership and exposure to complex, multi-state tax responsibilities.