Manager, Tax - Fuel Tax

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

3d • $80,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Fuel Tax is responsible for fuel tax compliance and advisory activities supporting Walmart and Sam’s Club domestic operations. The role partners with business, tax, and external stakeholders to manage complex tax requirements, support operational decision-making, and identify opportunities to strengthen processes. The Fuel Tax Team manages federal, state, and local tax obligations associated with the purchase, transfer, and sale of gasoline and undyed diesel fuel, working with business partners and tax colleagues to provide practical guidance, ensure compliance, and support business initiatives.

The position manages fuel tax calculations and return preparation, audit responses, tax research and analysis, stakeholder relationships, and monitoring of legislative and regulatory developments. It also partners with cross-functional teams to improve processes, controls, and systems, mentors junior team members, and supports special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field and 2 years of experience in accounting, finance, income tax compliance, or a related area; alternatively, 4 years of experience in those areas.
• 3–5 years of experience in the fuel industry with nationwide exposure to fuel taxation.
• Strong knowledge of motor fuel tax, including taxation within the bulk transfer terminal system.
• Experience with AvaTax Excise and Avalara Returns Excise software services.
• Proficiency in data analysis and using data to optimize tax strategies.
• Experience working with multiple jurisdictions and navigating complex tax regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to identify process improvements and implement system enhancements.
• Commitment to integrity, accuracy, and adherence to company policies and legal standards.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMI-Sales Tax, or an advanced degree in Taxation.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects.
• License to practice law in at least one state.
• Supervisory experience.
• J.D. or master’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, or Law.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate.

Responsibilities

• Manage real-time calculation of federal, state, and local taxes imposed on wholesale motor fuel purchases and sales using AvaTax Excise software service.
• Prepare fuel tax returns using Avalara Returns Excise software.
• Use SAP-BI, Excel, Power BI, and other analytical tools to prepare additional filings, reconcile returns to general ledger accounts, and develop key performance indicators.
• Manage fuel tax audits and coordinate timely responses to inquiries from tax authorities.
• Research and analyze complex fuel tax matters, advise internal stakeholders on business transactions, and use data to identify tax optimization opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including industry peers, consultants, and government tax administrators.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, ensure compliance with applicable requirements, and communicate business impacts clearly and promptly.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve tax processes, controls, and supporting systems.
• Mentor junior team members by providing ongoing feedback and growth opportunities.
• Support special projects and other priorities as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Company-paid education benefit through Live Better U, covering eligible tuition, books, and fees for programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager