Accountant I, Excise Tax - Pilot : Job Details
Accountant I, Excise Tax
PilotJob Location : Knoxville,TN, USA
Company Description
Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.
Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Military encouraged to apply.
Job Description
The purpose of this job is to prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns including payment of and accounting for all related tax liabilities and maintenance of related tax records.
In this role you will:
File state and local excise tax returns
Create and analyze supporting reports
Perform tax, fuel, and billing system tax rule maintenance
Provide internal customer service by conducting excise tax research and response to internal departments
Assist in the resolution of excise tax audits and notices
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required
Minimum one year excise tax experience preferred
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Basic accounting knowledge preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to set priorities, multitask, meet deadlines, and resolve problems with a high sense of urgency
General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time
Lift up to 20 pounds
Additional Information
• Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Weekly Pay
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