Indirect Tax Research Analyst II

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Love's is recruiting an Indirect Tax Research Analyst II to specialize in tax research, planning, and the strategic management of tax compliance. The role researches and interprets indirect tax laws and analyzes business transactions, then documents findings and translates complex rules into practical guidance for business stakeholders. It also supports tax registrations and licensing, tax-system and compliance-process implementation, and research related to business initiatives. The analyst partners with teams across the company and mentors and trains tax analysts at all levels. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of related experience. A bachelor's degree in Accounting is preferred; CPA, JD, CMI, or MBA credentials are a plus. The job involves prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping, occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, and sufficient manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 2 years of related experience.
Deep expertise in tax regulations and compliance strategies.
Expertise in tax compliance software, including Avalara, Vertex, SRA, and SAP.
Strong leadership and ability to influence decision-making.
Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
CPA, JD, CMI, or MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

Research and interpret indirect tax laws, regulations, administrative guidance, rulings, and case law.
Analyze business transactions to determine applicable indirect tax implications.
Prepare clear, well-supported technical tax research memoranda documenting issues, authority, analysis, and conclusions.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and evaluate their potential impact on the company.
Translate complex tax laws and regulations into practical guidance and recommendations for business stakeholders.
Partner with Tax, Legal, Accounting, Commercial, and Operations to resolve indirect tax questions and identify appropriate tax treatment.
Research registration, licensing, permitting, and bonding requirements for new jurisdictions and business activities.
Prepare, submit, and track license and registration applications through approval, including gathering supporting documentation and coordinating with tax authorities and internal stakeholders as needed.
Assist with evaluating how tax rules should be incorporated into ERP systems, tax engines, reporting tools, or compliance processes.
Research tax implications associated with new products, markets, transaction structures, and business initiatives.
Assist with developing and maintaining tax matrices, research databases, technical guidance, and internal procedures.
Mentor and train tax analysts at all levels.