Specialist I, Licensing

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.

The purpose of this job is to prepare and file store license applications and renewals.

Essential Functions    

1. Prepare and file store license applications and renewals including gross receipts analysis to determine renewal fees
2. Perform duties associated with payment, accounting, and documentation of tax or license liabilities 
3. Work with third party property tax provider to manage payments and journal entries
4.  Assist in reconciling licensing, business tax, gross receipts, and property tax budgets
5. Help prepare economic impact study data requests
6. Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
7. Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
8. Complete other duties as assigned

• Associate degree required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related business field preferred
• Minimum one year multi-state general retail licensing experience preferred
• Basic Microsoft Office skills 
• Familiarity with Lawson or Infor preferred
• Familiarity with multi-jurisdiction and Canadian tax and licensing laws
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to make decisions and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to set priorities, multitask, meet deadlines, and resolve problems with a high sense of urgency
• Ability to work extended hours as needed to meet deadlines 

• Travel required less than 5%
• General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds