POSITION SUMMARY
The Analyst/Senior Analyst – Indirect Taxes will be responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of company-wide sales/use, property, motor fuel, and other operating taxes
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 4+ years of general tax, accounting, or finance experience; indirect tax experience (sales/use, property, motor fuel) preferred).
- Knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and reporting requirements as they relate to indirect and other operating taxes
- Ability to perform tax research, interpret tax law, and communicate findings to internal stakeholders
- Detail oriented and results driven
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Oracle Financials experience a plus
- Energy industry experience a plus
- Fluent in English, oral and written, required
- Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
Sales/Use Tax
- Oversee and perform the preparation and submission of all sales/use tax returns for the various operating entities
- Maintain and update sales/use tax taxability matrices with respect to the Company's product sales and purchases
- Assist with analyzing, configuring, and maintaining tax software
- Research, analyze, and respond to taxability inquiries from the various operating entities
- Assist with delivering sales/use tax training across the organization
- Review, validate, and maintain new and existing customer exemption certificates
Property Tax
- Responsible for property tax compliance administration, including gathering/creating documentation, reports, and other relevant information
- Responsible for timely submission of property tax reports, renditions, and other mandatory forms required by the various taxing authorities
- Ensure the accurate and timely payment of all property tax bills issued by the taxing authorities
- Assist with the preparation of annual property tax budgets
- Assist with property tax appeals as needed
Motor Fuel Tax
- Assist with the preparation and timely submission of various motor fuel tax returns and related reports
- Support reconciliation of motor fuel tax accounts and resolution of related notices
- Monitor motor fuel tax rate changes and reporting requirements across applicable jurisdictions
Other
- Identify opportunities to minimize the company's sales/use, property, and motor fuel tax liability
- Interact with tax authorities in audits, examinations, and appeals related to sales/use, property, motor fuel, and other operating taxes
- Assist with resolving tax notices
- Assist with identifying opportunities for process improvements within the Tax Department and implementation of such improvements
- Monitor applicable indirect tax legislative developments and law changes relevant to the Company's business operations
- Document SOX 404 processes and procedures and ensure such processes and procedures are followed for the respective areas of responsibility
- Reconcile indirect tax accounts and prepare journal entries
- Update and maintain Company directives for indirect tax processes and procedures
- Other special projects and tasks as needed
EXPECTED RESULTS
- Timely and accurate reporting of sales/use, property, and motor fuel tax filings
- Regular communication and assistance to the field and facilities on new and updated operating tax matters
- Effective communication and customer service to internal clients
- Adherence to company policies and procedures
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.
CVR Energy is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 4+ years of indirect tax experience
- Knowledge of accounting practices and indirect tax reporting requirements
- Ability to perform tax research, interpret tax law, and communicate findings
- Documenting and following SOX 404 processes and procedures
- Detail oriented and results driven
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Fluent in English, oral and written
- Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs
- Oracle Financials experience
- Energy industry experience
- Eligible to work in the United States; employer will not sponsor visas
What We Do
Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, CVR Energy is a diversified holding company primarily engaged in the petroleum refining and marketing business through its interest in CVR Refining and the nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing business through its interest in CVR Partners, LP. Our Mission is to be a top-tier North American petroleum refining and nitrogen-based fertilizer Company as measured by safe and reliable operations, superior financial performance and profitable growth. The CVR Energy portfolio of companies employs approximately 1,480 employees and generated more than $6 billion in net sales in 2019. CVR Energy’s common stock is listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CVI."
