Tax Accountant - Multistate Fuel & Excise Expert

Northland Constructors of Duluth, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

HTP Energy is seeking a detail-oriented Tax Accountant (Fuel Excise/Sales) to join our Finance team in Onalaska, Wisconsin. This full-time role ensures accurate multi-jurisdictional tax filings and supports inventory, fuel activity, and regulatory reporting in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and 2+ years of tax or accounting experience, proficient in MS Office, and capable of researching complex indirect tax rules while delivering timely,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with two or more years of tax or accounting experience.
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new software, platforms, and internal digital systems.
• Capable of researching complex indirect tax rules efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively; verbally and in writing.
• Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills, and emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file federal, state, and local indirect tax returns including excise, sales, fuel taxes, and credits across multiple jurisdictions
• Monitor and coordinate responses to federal and state indirect tax notices or audits
• Support tax accruals, journal entries, and reconciliation of tax-related accounts
• Manage business licenses, renewals, and regulatory registrations across jurisdictions
• Monitor regulatory requirements (e.g., fuel reporting, environmental fees, excise programs) and ensure filings are completed accurately
• Process and review tax-related transactions such as orders on hold, adjustments, and invoice approvals
• Assist with financial reporting inputs related to inventory, tax, and fuel activity
• Conduct ad hoc research to tax, regulatory, and operational questions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, trading, and operations teams to ensure data accuracy
• Identify opportunities to streamline tax and operational processes

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Researching tax rules

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

HTP Energy is seeking a detail-oriented Tax Accountant (Fuel Excise/Sales) to join our Finance team in Onalaska, Wisconsin. This full-time role ensures accurate multi-jurisdictional tax filings and supports inventory, fuel activity, and regulatory reporting in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and 2+ years of tax or accounting experience, proficient in MS Office, and capable of researching complex indirect tax rules while delivering timely,