Senior Tax Consultant, Fuel & Excise Tax

Overview

This position supports Tax Managers, Sr. Tax Managers, and Directors in delivering fuel tax advisory/consulting services. Key work includes preparing fuel & excise tax returns, handling registrations and licensing, conducting overpayment reviews, supporting jurisdictional audits (including reverse audits), performing transaction analyses, and preparing file refund claims. The role also includes Federal and Provincial/State research and coordination with relevant taxing authorities.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work schedule: Regular, 40 hours/week
• Travel: 10–25%
• Physical activity includes:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
  • Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds
  • Frequent repetitive motions with hands

Compensation & Benefits

• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of annual compensation)
• Company-paid parental leave
• Generous time off package
• Multiple benefit plans with eligibility beginning on day one of employment

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

• The employer is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category covered by applicable federal, state, or local law.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities, including assistance with the application process.