Specialist, Licensing

Pilot Company•Knoxville, TN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking applicants with a local presence in Knoxville, TN or the surrounding communities. The primary responsibility of this onsite Knoxville, TN-based role is to ensure compliance with all necessary state and local business license and tax liabilities required for Pilot’s business activities. This role requires effective collaboration with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders to facilitate the licensing process. Monitor changes in state and/or local licensing-related requirements applicable to retail store locations or other company business activities. Complete tax analyses to determine business license and related tax liabilities, including gross receipts filings. Ability to collaborate effectively with government agencies, internal stakeholders (including Executive Leadership), and regulatory bodies to gather necessary documents and facilitate the licensing process. Maintain an accurate record of licensing documents and adhere to SOX compliance while performing payment processing. Assist with mediating issues at the store level that could impact licensure and business operations. (e.g. inspections, violations) Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level Other duties, as assigned

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Associate degree required
Basic Microsoft Office skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related business field preferred, accounting preferred
Familiarity with Avalara License Management, Lawson, or Infor preferred
Familiarity with multi-jurisdiction and Canadian tax and licensing laws

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all necessary state and local business license and tax liabilities required for Pilot’s business activities.
Collaborate with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders to facilitate the licensing process.
Monitor changes in state and/or local licensing-related requirements applicable to retail store locations or other company business activities.
Complete tax analyses to determine business license and related tax liabilities, including gross receipts filings.
Collaborate effectively with government agencies, internal stakeholders (including Executive Leadership), and regulatory bodies to gather necessary documents and facilitate the licensing process.
Maintain an accurate record of licensing documents and adhere to SOX compliance while performing payment processing.
Assist with mediating issues at the store level that could impact licensure and business operations. (e.g. inspections, violations)
Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
Other duties, as assigned