Indirect Tax Specialist

Mewbourne Oil Company•Tyler, TX

2h•Onsite

About The Position

OIL AND GAS INDIRECT TAX COMPLIANCE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING AND ADMINISTRATION OF INDIRECT TAX COMPLIANCE WITHIN MEWBOURNE OIL COMPANY. THIS POSITION REQUIRES A STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF TAX REGULATIONS AS WELL AS THE ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND AS PART OF A TEAM. IT IS A CRITICAL ROLE IN ENSURING THE COMPANY MAINTAINS COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE TAX LAWS.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Accounting required
Strong technical skills in indirect tax compliance, particularly in the oil and gas industry
Ability to analyze and apply tax accounting literature and guidance to complex accounting transactions

Nice To Haves

10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry preferred
Experience with tax compliance in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas preferred
CPA Certification preferred
Experience in both public and private company environment preferred
Proficient user of Excel, including macros and pivot tables highly preferred
Familiarity with state, federal, and other royalty regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Handle the day-to-day tax compliance and planning activities and provide expert tax guidance.
Prepare Sales/Use or Gross Receipts tax returns ensuring compliance with state, and local tax laws and regulations. New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
Ad Valorem Taxes. Work with internal and external teams to file, pay and allocate to property level. New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
Motor Fuels Tax. New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
Federal Excise Tax.
Prepare and file tax returns ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
Manage relationships with external tax authorities and state agencies, including representing the company in audits and negotiations.
Conduct detailed evaluations and audits to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize tax liability and maximize tax savings.
Stay current on changes in tax laws, regulatory statues and regulations. Communicate and provide guidance on those changes as needed.
Review state tax regulations to ensure compliance and all incentives and exemptions are being properly accounted for and applied.