Circle K · 6 hours ago
Sr. Accountant, Sales Tax
Nonstore WARNERCROS TEMPE AZ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
0+ years expCircle K is a well-known retail company focusing on fuel and convenience store items. They are seeking a Senior Sales Tax Accountant to support their indirect tax compliance function, ensuring accurate tax filings and regulations in a complex retail environment.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and file sales, use, and fuel-related excise tax returns across multiple jurisdictions
Perform monthly tax reconciliations, including sales tax payable accounts and tax-sensitized general ledger accounts
Review daily and monthly ERP (PDI) system reports for tax accuracy across fuel and convenience store transactions
Assist with tax data gathering from multiple systems (POS, back-office, fuel inventory systems, procurement)
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state and local tax regulations, particularly those impacting fuel sales, prepared foods, tobacco, and convenience retail items
Participate in sales and use tax audits, preparing schedules and supporting documentation as requested
Research basic tax inquiries using state resources, publications, and internal systems
Support the implementation of tax rate updates and ensure accurate mapping in POS and accounting systems
Assist with special projects, including process automation and systems improvements
Lead preparation and review of multi-state and high-volume sales, use, and fuel excise tax returns
Oversee tax GL account reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting
Serve as the subject matter expert for sales tax issues, including prepaid motor fuel tax, environmental taxes, and regulatory reporting
Manage tax audits from start to finish, including communication with auditors and resolving disputed items
Provide training, coaching, and review of work performed by staff accountants
Partner with Operations, IT, and Accounting to implement system enhancements and troubleshoot tax calculation issues within POS systems
Lead tax research initiatives and recommend policy positions or compliance changes
Evaluate and improve internal controls, tax processes, and automation opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
0–3 years of experience in accounting or tax; experience in indirect tax preferred
Strong analytical skills with the ability to reconcile complex datasets
Intermediate Excel skills (xlookups, sumifs, pivot tables, data cleansing)
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Preferred
Experience in the fuel or retail industry, especially gas stations, C-stores, or petroleum distribution
Familiarity with sales and use tax and some exposure to fuel excise taxes, environmental fees, or prepaid sales tax on motor fuel
Exposure to indirect tax software (e.g., Avalara, Vertex, Sovos)
Understanding of POS data structures or back-office systems used in gas stations
4–7 years of indirect tax experience, preferably in a multi-state retail or fuel industry environment
Advanced knowledge of sales tax and use tax compliance, as well as an understanding of fuel excise tax compliance
Strong understanding of sales tax implications for fuel, prepared foods, lottery, tobacco, and car wash services
Demonstrated ability to interpret state regulations and apply them to real-world business scenarios
Experience leading audits and interacting directly with tax authorities
Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, macros, data modeling)
Experience with large data sets and tax automation tools; ability to identify system issues and propose solutions
CPA, CMI (Sales Tax), or progress toward certification preferred
Company
Circle K
Our mission at Circle K is to make our customers' lives a little easier every day.
10001+ employees
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