Sr Accountant, Income Tax

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, under limited supervision, review and file federal, state and local income tax returns with a focus on flow-through taxation.

In this role you will: 

1. Review federal, state and local income tax returns with a focus on flow- through taxation (i.e., S Corporations, Partnerships)
2. Prepare responses to notices and audit information requests from various federal, state and local authorities
3. Supervise and train entry-level staff
4. Assist accounting department with tax account reconciliations
5. Act as the lead on other accounting projects
6. Research and analyze technical tax issues

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
• Master’s degree in accounting or taxation preferred
• Minimum three year’s experience in public accounting or corporate/ public accounting preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or pursuit of CPA preferred
• Partnership multi-state, multi-entity experience preferred

Specialized Knowledge

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Tax research
• Accounting and tax software skills

Competencies

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and work with limited supervision
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to conduct tax research utilizing appropriate resources

•    Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision

•    401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts

•    Adoption Assistance

•    Tuition Reimbursement

•    Weekly Pay

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