Sr Manager, Sales Tax

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

This position will require relocation to Knoxville, TN

The purpose of this job is to supervise the operations of the sales and use tax team.

1. Oversee, lead, and set priorities for the sales and use tax team
2. Select, coach, train, and develop direct reports, to include appraising job performance and conducting performance reviews
3. High level review and approve state and local sales tax returns
4. Manage state and local sales and use tax audit and notices
5. Review construction, software, and other high dollar invoices for correct taxability
6. Provide internal customer service including systems set-up management, monthly account reconciliations, and responding to tax questions
7. Oversee the balance sheet reconciliation process and support of the annual audits to assess control/process effectiveness and identify areas for improvement
8. Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
9. Ensure all Pilot Company initiatives are in compliance with sales tax rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
10. Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum five years of multistate sales and use tax experience required
• Minimum one year supervisory experience required
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills required
• Vertex OSeries and Vertex Returns experience a plus
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Basic accounting knowledge required
• Ability to manage and lead a team
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Teamwork, problem solving, conflict management, influencing, and negotiating skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform with a high sense of urgency

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