Indirect Tax Analyst - Oil Liquids

Castleton Commodities International•Stamford, CT

About The Position

The Indirect Tax Analyst will support the US business and help ensure that indirect tax considerations are properly reflected in on-going business activities within the company risk profile and for business decisions purposes. This position requires good technical skills, communication skills, proactive project management skills, and sound financial acumen.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance; Master in Taxation (or equivalent)
5+ years of relevant experience in excise tax, or similar role
Experience within the oil and gas industry and/or within a Big 4 company; expertise in energy or commodity trading business
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
Experience with Tax Determination System OneSource highly preferred
Team player and excellent communication skills, including written and spoken (English)
Proactive, ability to work independently, deal with all levels of management
Great judgment, resiliency, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic and high-intensity environment including open-floor plan if applicable to the position, with timely responsiveness and the ability to work beyond normal business hours when required.

Responsibilities

Research and analysis on technical indirect tax issues based on tax laws, regulation, and policies.
Performing tax audit processes including data gathering, workpaper preparation and review, and identification and subsequent resolution of any issues.
Extract, review, reconcile large volumes of data from various sources; ensure accuracy and completeness.
Preparing and filing tax returns (such as excise, sales, and ad valorem) in accordance with applicable tax laws and regulations
Managing tax documentation, licenses, and associated bonds.
Performing monthly tax reconciliations; booking of tax payments/refunds.
Timely resolution of correspondence and notices from tax authorities.
Track, review, and implement new legislative and rate changes.
Tax Contract review and coordination on new business with internal teams.
Monitor day-to-day oil movement and trading activity with schedulers and operations teams, resolving data or process issues that could affect tax determination, reporting, and compliance.
Collaborate daily with traders and operations teams to ensure accurate tax treatment of oil trading transactions and related operational activities.

Benefits

Competitive comprehensive medical, dental, retirement and life insurance benefits
Employee assistance & wellness programs
Parental and family leave policies
Each office has a Charity Committee and as a part of this program employees are allocated 2 days annually to volunteer at the selected charities.
Charitable contribution match program
Tuition assistance & reimbursement
Quarterly Innovation & Collaboration Awards
Employee discount program, including access to fitness facilities
Competitive paid time off
Continued learning opportunities