Senior Income Tax Analyst - Partnership Tax

Marathon Petroleum Corporation • Findlay, TX

31d

About The Position

The MPC Partnership Tax Income team is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative tax professional to join our team. The ideal candidate for the position of Senior Income Tax Analyst is a proactive team player who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to excellence in tax compliance, reporting, and strategic support. This role involves preparing and reviewing tax filings, supporting tax accounting processes, staying current on tax law changes, and partnering cross-functionally to ensure accurate and timely reporting. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, effective communication, and a continuous improvement mindset, contributing to both day-to-day operations and long-term tax strategy initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business/Finance/related field. Accounting is preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive experience.
• Developing skills and expertise of tax rules and regulations.
• Ability to assist with review of workstreams with low/mid-level complexity.
• Strong ability to work well across all functions including accounting and other business partners.
• Developing written and oral communication skills with ability to communicate tax issues to non-tax team members.

Nice To Haves

• Preference given to candidates with over 5 years of experience supporting large, publicly traded corporate organizations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or reviews tax returns, estimates, and extensions, including timely filing and submissions with tax authorities.
• Prepares or reviews relevant calculations and workpapers to support tax filings.
• Maintains close liaison with Company personnel and pertinent areas in the accounting and operating departments; keeps informed of changes and developments in these areas; and plans and recommends procedures to minimize the tax cost and to improve tax compliance and reporting procedures compliance procedures.
• Supports the quarter-end and year-end tax accounting reporting process through preparation or review of tax workpapers and forecasted income tax details.
• Keep abreast of tax law changes and perform tax research and interpret/document application to the company which could have a significant impact on the company’s financial results.
• Assist in compiling requested information to respond to auditor requests timely, including requests for information from taxing authorities and external auditors.
• Assist with compiling documentation to support audit protests and the tax reserve entries including assisting with preparing protests, briefs and petitions; and participates in conferences with tax officials.
• Makes accurate and timely tax return payments (via check, ACH or wire) to tax jurisdictions through SAP in coordination with the preparation and filing of the jurisdictional tax returns; and book journal entries as needed and reconcile tax liability general ledger accounts, as required.
• Network with internal business partners, including accounting and other business partners, to address questions and resolve issues regarding the reporting of any potential tax liability and changes in the business operations.
• Identify and assist with the implementation of income tax technology efforts, including process automation/improvements.
• Assist Tax management with special projects, including time sensitive and confidential projects.

Benefits

• Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement.
• Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com .
• The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees