Accountant Tax, Excise Tax - Miami, United States - World Fuel Services

World Fuel Services

Verified Company

Miami, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.

Position Description:

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure indirect taxes are accrued, collected, and remitted to taxing authorities accurately, timely, and efficiently.

This position will assist in all areas of the indirect tax department as needed.

Responsibilities:

Research and verify tax rates and tax codes.
Analyze returns and communicate trends of inconsistencies to tax leadership.
Assist with and/or implement automation efforts.
Review, Prepare and file fuel excise, sales and use, and other various tax returns across multiple taxing jurisdictions.
Reconcile tax general ledger accounts against taxdue liabilities.
Amend prior returns to correct any past issues.
File current obligations by required due dates.
Utilizes software such as Avalara and AKORE where applicable for tax filings.
Maintains detailed communication regarding tax notices received and resolution efforts.
Prepare and file appropriate refunds.
Assist tax leadership with special projects.
Reconcile work papers as assigned.
Other duties assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a fouryear college or university in accounting or finance.
One to three years of fuel excise tax experience or more is preferred.
Advanced knowledge in Excel, lookups, pivots, and formulas.
Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and organization skills.
Possess excellent communication skills.
Works well under filing deadlines while meeting all assignments.
Ability to work independently in a deadlinedriven environment.

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World Fuel Services, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.