Job Information
Pilot Company Sr Manager, Sales Tax in Knoxville, Tennessee
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.
Oversee, lead, and set priorities for the sales and use tax team
Select, coach, train, and develop direct reports, to include appraising job performance and conducting performance reviews
High level review and approve state and local sales tax returns
Manage state and local sales and use tax audit and notices
Review construction, software, and other high dollar invoices for correct taxability
Provide internal customer service including systems set-up management, monthly account reconciliations, and responding to tax questions
Oversee the balance sheet reconciliation process and support of the annual audits to assess control/process effectiveness and identify areas for improvement
Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
Ensure all Pilot Company initiatives are in compliance with sales tax rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
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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Pilot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pilot does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.