What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant, Tax - Hybrid Work Environment Available! position at Mansfield Oil?
The Staff Accountant, Tax is responsible for account general ledger reconciliations and tax administration and return preparation for motor fuel taxes and sales and use taxes.
Responsibilities
General Ledger Account Reconciliation
- Reconcile general ledger accounts in a timely and accurate manner
- Utilize excel to complete detailed analysis of general ledger accounts
Tax Administration Return Preparation
- Research and Document Taxability in various states
- Gather and Document necessary exemption requirements
- Staying abreast of tax law changes and understanding the impact on the company
- Set up New Taxes in billing system as needed
- Set up and document the process for setting up the taxability of customers
- Learn and understand Both US and Canadian tax laws and reporting standards
- Gather exemption documentation
- Assist with the on boarding process to ensure accurate billing of taxes.
- Prepare tax returns in a timely and accurate manner
Other Duties as Assigned
Position Requirements
Formal Education & Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Knowledge & Experience
- One years of experience in financial accounting desired
- Thorough knowledge of General Ledger and Reconciliations
- Proficient use of Advanced Microsoft Excel – vlookups / xlookups and pivot tables required
- Petroleum experience preferred
Qualifications & Characteristics
- Ability to multi-task
- Detail oriented
- Time and task management skills essential
- Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision to meet deadlines
Work Environment
- Hybrid work environment available once training is completed – 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
- Sitting for extended periods of time
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.