Accountant, Excise Tax at Pilot Company — Knoxville, TN

The purpose of this job is to prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns including payment of and accounting for all related tax liabilities and maintenance of related tax records.

• File state and local excise tax returns
• Create and analyze supporting reports
• Perform tax, fuel, and billing system tax rule maintenance
• Provide internal customer service by conducting excise tax research and response to internal departments
• Assist in the resolution of excise tax audits and notices
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred
• Minimum one year’s excise tax experience preferred
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Intermediate level accounting knowledge
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to set priorities, multitask, meet deadlines, and resolve problems with a high sense of urgency
• Travel required less than 5%
• General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Lift up to 20 pounds