Senior Indirect Tax Analyst
Vitol
Full-time
On-site
Houston Texas United States
Company Description
Vitol is a leader in the energy sector with a presence across the spectrum: from oil through to power, renewables and carbon. From 40 offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed over $2 billion of capital to renewable projects, and are identifying and developing low-carbon opportunities around the world.
Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65 nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force. Learn more about us here.
Job Description
Vitol’s Tax team is comprised of high-achieving individuals who have a proven track record of expanding their value-added impact far more broadly than a traditional tax role would allow. In addition to managing the US and Canadian federal, state, and provincial tax compliance of the North American Vitol entities, they provide expert tax guidance to management, commercial, and other relevant teams. The Indirect Tax team serves a vital role in the Vitol organization, as they are responsible for guiding and managing all of the indirect tax aspects of our trading and renewable asset companies. Through this role you will gain exposure to Vitol’s core trading business and renewables (wind/solar/renewable natural gas/etc.) businesses. Vitol’s Tax organization couples a dynamic and challenging work environment with a team eager for growth, learning, and career development.
Successful candidates will:
Be curious, creative and up for a challenge
Be organized and deadline sensitive
Have a genuine desire to build relationships across a global business
Be comfortable undertaking new concepts and ideas associated with a fast-paced, dynamic business
Have strong quantitative, analytical and critical thinking skills
Continually assess, challenge and improve processes
Have a strong sense of accountability and ownership of key deliverables
Be an open communicator who is eager to share and receive information
Earn the trust of others by continuously demonstrating the ability to follow-through
Use tools such as Alteryx to automate and create efficient processes for the indirect tax function
Specific Job Duties Include:
Interface with traders, operations and accounting to analyze and ensure transaction activity is properly reported to various federal and state taxing agencies
Prepare motor fuel, excise tax, sales/use tax and property tax returns for various Vitol entities operating in the US and Canada
Prepare associated journal entries and monthly account reconciliations
Maintain appropriate and referenced documentation to support tax return filings
Develop and implement system processes to ensure efficient capturing and analysis of data
Determine the taxable status of customers and ensure system and internal groups are apprised for invoicing needs and request appropriate exemptions/documentation when required
Evaluate licensing requirements for Vitol entities and maintain as appropriate along with surety bonds as needed
Monitor and research tax regulations and rulings, determine statutory, regulatory or interpretive basis for liability, exemption, etc. and communicate with internal clients and external customers
Communicate clearly and concisely for inquiries from counterparties as well as those from auditors or governmental agencies
Other duties as assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time
Qualifications
4+ years of experience in petroleum trading industry, with significant emphasis on motor fuel and excise tax
Strong knowledge of state/provincial and local fuel tax return requirements, filing methodologies, etc.
Familiarity with bulk and rack type reporting requirements in various states along with experience with exemptions is preferred
Bachelor degree in tax/accounting/business preferred
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills are required
Additional Information
Work Environment:
Because of the collaborative, fast-paced, and high energy nature of our business, Vitol requires team members to work from our fully-equipped office.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Vitol is a leader in the energy sector with a presence across the spectrum: from oil through to power, renewables and carbon. From 40 offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed over $2 billion of capital to renewable projects, and are identifying and developing low-carbon opportunities around the world.
Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65 nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force. Learn more about us here.
Job Description
Vitol’s Tax team is comprised of high-achieving individuals who have a proven track record of expanding their value-added impact far more broadly than a traditional tax role would allow. In addition to managing the US and Canadian federal, state, and provincial tax compliance of the North American Vitol entities, they provide expert tax guidance to management, commercial, and other relevant teams. The Indirect Tax team serves a vital role in the Vitol organization, as they are responsible for guiding and managing all of the indirect tax aspects of our trading and renewable asset companies. Through this role you will gain exposure to Vitol’s core trading business and renewables (wind/solar/renewable natural gas/etc.) businesses. Vitol’s Tax organization couples a dynamic and challenging work environment with a team eager for growth, learning, and career development.
Successful candidates will:
Be curious, creative and up for a challenge
Be organized and deadline sensitive
Have a genuine desire to build relationships across a global business
Be comfortable undertaking new concepts and ideas associated with a fast-paced, dynamic business
Have strong quantitative, analytical and critical thinking skills
Continually assess, challenge and improve processes
Have a strong sense of accountability and ownership of key deliverables
Be an open communicator who is eager to share and receive information
Earn the trust of others by continuously demonstrating the ability to follow-through
Use tools such as Alteryx to automate and create efficient processes for the indirect tax function
Specific Job Duties Include:
Interface with traders, operations and accounting to analyze and ensure transaction activity is properly reported to various federal and state taxing agencies
Prepare motor fuel, excise tax, sales/use tax and property tax returns for various Vitol entities operating in the US and Canada
Prepare associated journal entries and monthly account reconciliations
Maintain appropriate and referenced documentation to support tax return filings
Develop and implement system processes to ensure efficient capturing and analysis of data
Determine the taxable status of customers and ensure system and internal groups are apprised for invoicing needs and request appropriate exemptions/documentation when required
Evaluate licensing requirements for Vitol entities and maintain as appropriate along with surety bonds as needed
Monitor and research tax regulations and rulings, determine statutory, regulatory or interpretive basis for liability, exemption, etc. and communicate with internal clients and external customers
Communicate clearly and concisely for inquiries from counterparties as well as those from auditors or governmental agencies
Other duties as assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time
Qualifications
4+ years of experience in petroleum trading industry, with significant emphasis on motor fuel and excise tax
Strong knowledge of state/provincial and local fuel tax return requirements, filing methodologies, etc.
Familiarity with bulk and rack type reporting requirements in various states along with experience with exemptions is preferred
Bachelor degree in tax/accounting/business preferred
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills are required
Additional Information
Work Environment:
Because of the collaborative, fast-paced, and high energy nature of our business, Vitol requires team members to work from our fully-equipped office.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.