Tax Compliance Analyst

LV Petroleum; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

LV Petroleum, a fast-growing retailer of travel centers, gas stations, and restaurants based in Las Vegas, seeks a Tax Compliance Analyst to manage multi-state sales, use, and excise tax across the company’s footprint.

You will prepare returns, analyze tax data from POS/ERP systems, maintain the tax calendar, and support audits while seeking opportunities for savings and process improvements in a high-growth retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in sales, use, and excise tax compliance (retail/fuel/hospitality preferred).
• Strong knowledge of sales/use/excise tax regs across multiple U.S. jurisdictions, including fuel taxes and retail taxability nuances.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, Power Query) and tax research tools.
• Experience with tax compliance, return preparation, financial data analysis, and GL reconciliations.
• Ability to research, interpret, and apply state/local tax laws for compliance and optimization.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical problem-solving, and deadline-driven.
• Experience with tax automation software (Avalara, Vertex or similar).
• CPA or progress toward certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sales, use, and excise tax compliance for LV Petroleum's multi-state portfolio.
• Prepare, review, and file accurate tax returns for all jurisdictions (including fuel excise).
• Extract and analyze financial data from POS, ERP, and fuel management systems to calculate tax liabilities.
• Maintain corporate tax calendar, deadlines, and regulatory changes.
• Conduct tax research on issues like nexus thresholds and product taxability.
• Identify opportunities for tax savings, process efficiencies, and refunds.
• Support audits and inquiries from state revenue departments.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, and accounting to improve data accuracy.
• Assist with special tax projects including acquisitions and system implementations.

Skills

Sales tax compliance

Excise tax compliance

Tax data analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Avalara

Vertex

Power Query

Job description

Fuel Your Career in Tax Compliance ? Join LV Petroleum as Our Next Tax Compliance Analyst! Tax Compliance Analyst ? LV Petroleum LLC Location:?Las Vegas, NV (Corporate Office) Department:?Accounting & Finance Reports to:?Sr. Director of Finance

About the Role

LV Petroleum is a fast-growing, privately held company headquartered in Las Vegas, operating over 80 travel centers, convenience stores, and quick-service restaurants nationwide. As we continue our aggressive expansion, we are seeking a detail-oriented?Tax Compliance Analyst?to manage complex sales, use, and excise tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.This hands‑on role focuses on ensuring accurate and timely tax compliance for fuel sales, convenience store merchandise, prepared foods, and other retail operations in a dynamic multi-state environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sales, use, and excise tax compliance for LV Petroleum?s growing portfolio of travel centers, gas stations, convenience stores, and restaurants across multiple states
• Prepare, review, and file accurate sales, use, and excise tax returns (including fuel excise taxes) in a timely manner for all required jurisdictions
• Extract and analyze financial data from multiple systems (POS, ERP, fuel management systems) to calculate taxable sales, exemptions, and tax liabilities
• Maintain and update the corporate tax calendar, tracking filing deadlines, regulatory changes, and new jurisdiction requirements driven by company expansion
• Conduct in-depth tax research on complex issues such as fuel tax exemptions, nexus thresholds, product taxability (e.g., prepared foods, tobacco, alcohol), and multi-state compliance challenges
• Identify opportunities for tax savings, process efficiencies, and refund claims while ensuring full regulatory compliance
• Support tax audits and inquiries from state revenue departments, providing documentation and responses as needed
• Collaborate with operations, finance, and accounting teams to improve data accuracy and streamline tax-related processes
• Assist with special tax projects, including integration of newly acquired locations, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor?s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in sales, use, and excise tax compliance (experience in retail, fuel, or hospitality industries is strongly preferred)
• Strong knowledge of sales, use, and excise tax regulations across multiple U.S. jurisdictions, including fuel-specific excise taxes, dyed diesel rules, and retail taxability nuances
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, Power Query) and tax research tools
• Experience with tax compliance, return preparation, financial data analysis, and GL reconciliations
• Ability to research, interpret, and apply state and local tax laws for both compliance and tax optimization opportunities
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical problem-solving skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Experience with tax automation software (Avalara, Vertex, or similar) is a plus
• CPA or progress toward certification is preferred but not required

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.)
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding company
• Dynamic work environment in the heart of Las Vegas

This role is ideal for a proactive tax professional who thrives in a high-growth retail/fuel environment and enjoys tackling multi-jurisdictional challenges.