Fuel & Sales Tax Accountant
Kum & Go (Central/Des Moines, Iowa)

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Company Overview: Kum & Go is the 7th largest privately-held convenience store chain in the U.S. with more than 430 owned and operated stores in 12 Midwestern states generating annual revenues in excess of $1.7 billion. The company is recognized as the top rated c-store chain in the nation for delivering outstanding customer service. The company is the single largest retailer of E85 in Iowa and one of the top E85 retailers in the country.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Fuel & Sales Tax Accountant has the responsibility to complete the motor fuel and sales tax accounting activities for the organization. This includes setting up and retaining the company’s tax records, filing tax returns on a timely basis, reconciling the tax accrual balance sheet accounts, and preparing related reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Extract and manipulate fuel delivery data. Prepare motor fuel tax returns and claims for refund returns. Make timely payments.

2. Reconcile fuel delivery data against the general ledger. Research differences and communicate to the AP supervisor for correction.

3. Respond to federal and state agency requests for supplemental sales tax and motor fuel tax data. Research discrepancies.

4. Monitor sales tax and motor fuel tax rates and applicable law changes. Update PDI and ZyTax with motor fuel tax rate changes. Communicate with IT personnel to update POS with sale tax rate changes.

5. Extract sales and use tax data from system. Calculate sales and use tax due and prepare returns. Make timely tax deposits and tax payments.

6. Reconcile sales tax accounts. Make adjusting journal entries as necessary.

EDUCATION: BA in Accounting is required. Minimum 1-2 yrs Accounting Experience in a related role required.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES: Ability to research via the internet. Ability to understand and interpret various tax laws. Detailed-oriented. Ability to multi task, work in an ever changing environment, meet deadlines, and work in a high paced environment. Effective written and verbal communication. Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access.

DECISION MAKING: Typical decisions include ability to make educated decisions relating to motor fuel and sales tax disputes. Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with motor fuel and sales tax laws of various government agencies.

BENEFITS: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, disability, flex accounts, Christmas Club and 401k retirement plan. Paid vacation days and personal days. Tuition reimbursement for associates!

Our Corporate Headquarters is located conveniently off of the Interstate in the Western Suburbs of West Des Moines, Iowa. We offer free parking, secured building, dry cleaning service, shoe shine service and professional office building. Excellent school districts - in and around the city; along with entertainment, and recreational bike trails, walking paths and sporting activities. In addition to close access to shopping malls, you will find many specialty stores as well.