Fuel Tax Accountant

Overview:

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Responsibilities:

The Fuel Tax Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day activities related to fuel excise tax. The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

Job Responsibilities:

• Compile fuel data (gallons, FET and SET paid) for preparation of fuel excise tax claims.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly federal and state fuel excise tax claims for refund.
• Prepare monthly journal entries related to fuel excise tax credit accruals.
• Manage fuel excise tax exemption certificates for a few select locations.
• Review fuel vendor invoices as requested to ensure reasonableness of fuel usage.
• Analyze fuel invoices for large retail fuel vendors.
• Quarterly balance sheet reconciliations of fuel excise tax receivable and fuel adjuster accounts.
• Provide general ledger coding for fuel excise tax refund checks received.
• Compile data related fuel excise tax credit pass-through to customers.
• Facilitate federal and state fuel excise tax audits.
• Prepare fuel schedules related to year end financial audit.
• Communicate with fuel vendors as necessary to obtain information to file claims.
• Communicate with divisions to gather data related to preparing claims for refund.
• Maintain good working relationships with stakeholders, division management, peers, and financial and executive management.
• Special projects as assigned.  
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications:

Talent Requirements: 

• A. or B.S. in accounting. CPA is a plus but not required.
• Three (3) to five (5)+ years of accounting experience with emphasis in fuel tax is a must.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and as an individual contributor.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple fast-paced projects.
• Ability to meet general accounting and tax filing deadlines and willingness to work extended hours to ensure the deadlines are met.
• Ability to think outside the box and determine solutions to complex situations.
• Strong interpersonal relations and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state excise tax credits available.
  • Non-taxable use (fixed route and ADA paratransit services).
  • Alternative fuel excise tax credits (LNG, LPG, and CNG).
• Fuel filing experience of tax forms (e.g., 8849) for refund claims and all supporting schedules is desired.
• Minimal travel (up to 5%).
• Experience in a multi-company environment.
• Computer skills include Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel). Workday experience is a plus.

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