Sr Indirect Tax Analyst

CVR Energy, Inc.•Sugar Land, TX

About The Position

The Senior Analyst – Indirect Taxes will be responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of company-wide sales/use, property, motor fuel, and other operating taxes. The role involves overseeing and performing the preparation and submission of various tax returns, maintaining taxability matrices, conducting tax research, and interacting with tax authorities. Additionally, the analyst will assist with property tax compliance, motor fuel tax reporting, identifying tax minimization opportunities, and documenting SOX 404 processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance, although other related business or technical disciplines may be considered.
4+ years of indirect tax experience
Knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and reporting requirements as they relate to indirect and other operating taxes
Ability to perform tax research, interpret tax law, and communicate findings to internal stakeholders
Detail oriented and results driven
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Fluent in English, oral and written, required
Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Nice To Haves

Oracle Financials experience a plus
Energy industry experience a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee and perform the preparation and submission of all sales/use tax returns for the various operating entities
Maintain and update sales/use tax taxability matrices with respect to the Company's product sales and purchases
Assist with analyzing, configuring, and maintaining tax software
Research, analyze, and respond to taxability inquiries from the various operating entities
Assist with delivering sales/use tax training across the organization
Review, validate, and maintain new and existing customer exemption certificates
Responsible for property tax compliance administration, including gathering/creating documentation, reports, and other relevant information
Responsible for timely submission of property tax reports, renditions, and other mandatory forms required by the various taxing authorities
Ensure the accurate and timely payment of all property tax bills issued by the taxing authorities
Assist with the preparation of annual property tax budgets
Assist with property tax appeals as needed
Assist with the preparation and timely submission of various motor fuel tax returns and related reports
Support reconciliation of motor fuel tax accounts and resolution of related notices
Monitor motor fuel tax rate changes and reporting requirements across applicable jurisdictions
Identify opportunities to minimize the company's sales/use, property, and motor fuel tax liability
Interact with tax authorities in audits, examinations, and appeals related to sales/use, property, motor fuel, and other operating taxes
Assist with resolving tax notices
Assist with identifying opportunities for process improvements within the Tax Department and implementation of such improvements
Monitor applicable indirect tax legislative developments and law changes relevant to the Company's business operations
Document SOX 404 processes and procedures and ensure such processes and procedures are followed for the respective areas of responsibility
Reconcile indirect tax accounts and prepare journal entries
Update and maintain Company directives for indirect tax processes and procedures
Other special projects and tasks as needed