Senior Tax Consultant, Fuel & Excise Tax

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates

$80K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field required
  • 3-5 years of experience in Canadian fuel and excise tax compliance or related field
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills preferred
  • Experience with tax engines (Vertex, ONESOURCE) and ERP systems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and client service skills
  • Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

  • Research and provide advisory guidance on Federal and State/Provincial fuel & excise tax legislation
  • Prepare fuel & excise tax returns for Canada and the USA
  • Collaborate with DMA teams for accurate tax compliance
  • Assist in resolving fuel & excise tax issues for clients
  • Support fuel & excise tax audits with relevant information and analysis
  • Negotiate with auditors during refund processing and appeals
  • Provide updates and reports of findings for DMA clients

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Regular full-time schedule of 40 hours/week
  • Opportunities for client travel (10-25%)
  • Professional development support in taxation compliance
  • Collaborative team environment with DMA experts
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Support Tax Managers, Sr. Tax Managers, and Directors in providing fuel tax advisory/consulting services. Conduct fuel & excise tax return preparations, registrations and licensing, overpayment reviews, jurisdictional audits, reverse audits, transaction analyses, and file refund claims for DMA clients. Perform Federal and Provincial/State research and work with relevant taxing authorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Research and provide advisory/consulting guidance for current Federal and State/Provincial fuel & excise tax legislation and regulations
  • Knowledge of and preparation of fuel & excise tax returns (Canada and USA)
  • Collaborate with DMA teams to ensure proper tax treatment of client's activities to ensure compliance with fuel & excise tax laws to ensure timely and accurate fuel & excise tax compliance
  • Assisting in resolving fuel & excise tax issues for DMA clients
  • Provide ad hoc support for fuel & excise tax audits by providing information and analysis to address audit queries pertaining to reporting issues and potential assessments and related analysis and investigation
  • Negotiate with Federal/Provincial/State auditors during refund processing, audit appeals, etc.
  • Support other fuel & excise tax compliance projects and work with DMA clients on other time sensitive projects or new requests or developments
  • Prepare updates and reports of findings for DMA clients
  • Prepare required administrative information for Director, including status updates, entering job cost hours, forecasting, etc.
  • Travel to client locations as required
  • Identify and collect data on prospective clients and analyze potential client opportunities
  • Perform other duties as assigned


Education and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field required.
  • 3-5 years of experience in Canadian fuel and excise tax compliance or related field.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills preferred.
  • Experience with tax engines (Vertex, ONESOURCE) and ERP systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and client service skills.
  • Valid Drivers License


Work Environment & Physical Requirements
  • Work Schedule: Regular, 40 hours/week
  • Travel: 10-25%
  • Physical Activity:
    • Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
    • Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds
    • Frequent repetitive motions with hands


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