Company Description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to support the Excise Tax team from a technology perspective to aid in system implementation, integration, and configuration for the preparation, filing, and reconciliation of various federal and state motor fuel tax returns.

Prepare monthly tax pre-compliance data manipulation and loading into tax filing software

Maintain tax system jurisdictions and jurisdictional rates based on current law

Examine and evaluate the purpose and content of tax reports to develop new or improve existing report content and completeness

Analyze data for reconciliations to ensure tax liabilities are accurately stated; Reconcile tax accounts, investigate discrepancies, and make recommendations for account resolution; Prepare journal entries as necessary

Develop/Maintain SQL-based queries and IGEN configuration to address ad-hoc and on-going business transformation

Develop and maintain Alteryx scripts in support of data integrations and transformations necessary to enable the automated preparation of returns and reconciliations

Proactively gain knowledge and update tax users with training of new functionality in IGEN/PDI/Alteryx

Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level

Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in accounting, finance, or other business-related field

Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Alteryx, SQL)

Specialized Knowledge

Excise Tax Accountant II level or above

Proficient to advanced Microsoft Office skills

SQL Knowledge preferred

Competencies

Ability to prioritize, multitask and manage multiple projects successfully in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

Self-motivated with ability to work both independently and within teams in order to establish and meet deadlines, goals, and objectives

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Pilot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pilot does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.