Tax Specialist

Petroleum Traders Corporation • Fort Wayne, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, on-site Tax Specialist role based in Fort Wayne, IN. The Tax Specialist will prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns, with a strong focus on fuel-related and excise tax compliance. This role will research tax laws and regulations, monitor changes impacting the petroleum industry, and ensure timely filing and payment of all required tax obligations. The Tax Specialist will assist with tax planning initiatives, analyze financial data for tax implications, and support audits and inquiries from tax authorities. Day-to-day responsibilities also include maintaining accurate tax records, collaborating with accounting and finance teams, and recommending process improvements to enhance compliance and efficiency.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in Tax, Tax Preparation, and Tax Planning.
• Understanding of Tax Law, including federal, state, and local regulations.
• Finance skills, including financial analysis, reconciliations, and interpreting financial statements for tax purposes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Proficiency with tax and accounting software.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Comfort working with large data sets.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with excise or fuel tax is a plus.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, EA) is preferred but not required.
• Prior experience in corporate tax, public accounting, or the energy/fuel industry is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns, with a strong focus on fuel-related and excise tax compliance.
• Research tax laws and regulations, monitor changes impacting the petroleum industry.
• Ensure timely filing and payment of all required tax obligations.
• Assist with tax planning initiatives.
• Analyze financial data for tax implications.
• Support audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
• Maintain accurate tax records.
• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance compliance and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

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