Analyst - Tax

Energy Transfer•Dallas, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting with sales/use tax return preparation as well as data analysis, posting of journal entries, initiating payment requests, and coordinating certificate management. This department supports the partnership’s key objectives with the highest standards of conduct without compromise. Honesty, integrity and accountability are essential to our Partnership’s success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
2+ years of tax experience which includes at least 2+ years of sales/use tax experience or 2+ years of multi-state excise tax and/or motor fuel tax matters
Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required because of interactions both inside and outside of the tax department
Proficiency in analyzing and reconciling accounts and preparing journal entries
Experience performing tax research using tax services such as CCH, RIA, BNA, etc

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SAP and a tax software solution (like Avalara/Zytax, OneSource/Sabrix, Tax Ware, and Vertex) is preferred
CPA or CMI candidate preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare wires and check requests for payment of taxes and code to correct general ledger accounts
Initiate sales/use tax payments to various taxing authorities
Post journal entries to reflect the accrual and payment of sales/use taxes
Assist with the flow of sales/use tax information to third party service providers
Verify the collection and maintenance of certificates impacting the taxability of transactions
Assist with the maintenance of compliance due date reports for SOX compliance purposes
Assist with registering entities in new taxing jurisdictions, as required
Assists during examinations by federal or state auditors
Assists with the initiation and tracking of sales/use tax refund claims
Verify all sales/use tax related compliance records are maintained in accordance with document retention policies
Research tax issues and work on special projects as needed
Respond to inquiries from vendors and customers to provide answers and resolution on issues presented