Accountant, 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, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description

• The purpose of this job is to prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns.

File state and local sales tax returns

Generate supporting reports

Provide internal customer service related to W-9 and exemption certificate completion as well as contract and invoice review

Assist with sales tax audit

Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level

Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• We are seeking applicants with a local presence in Knoxville, TN or the surrounding communities.
• This position does not support immigration sponsorship. To be considered you must have the legal right to work in United States without additional sponsorship

Bachelor’s degree required

Minimum one year sales and use tax return preparation experience preferred

Specialized Knowledge

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Basic accounting experience preferred

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Competencies

Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to set priorities, multitask, meet deadlines, and resolve problems with a high sense of urgency

Additional Information

Travel

Travel required less than 5%

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time

Lift up to 20 pounds

Position Category: Tax (FIN-TAX)