Tax Technologist

Welcome to Love's! Our Indirect Tax team is looking for a Tax Technologist to lead technology projects and optimize technology usage within the Indirect Tax department, ensuring tax compliance and maximizing resource efficiency. *This position is based onsite at our corporate office located in Oklahoma City, OK.*

Job Functions

• Define the requirements necessary for developing and implementing enhancements and production support fixes.
• Serve as a liaison among business units, technology teams, support teams, and indirect tax departments, fostering effective working relationships.
• Demonstrate strong information-gathering skills.
• Support discussions on project prioritization, timelines, trade-offs, and prepare ROI submissions for new initiatives.
• Conduct functional and performance testing on systems to validate implemented changes.
• Manage both complex large-scale tax projects and smaller enhancement efforts.
• Develop innovative solutions to enhance the quality and accessibility of data for indirect tax users.
• Support the automation of indirect tax processes.
• Design creative technical solutions to address process challenges.
• Lead project team meetings.
• Train stakeholders on how to effectively use new or enhanced software functionalities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Experience And Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent training and experience is highly preferred.
• At least three years of experience in multi-state indirect tax and accounting is preferred.
• Working knowledge of indirect tax accounting practices is advantageous.
• Understanding of end-to-end company retail sales, purchases, and fuel business models is preferred.
• Familiarity with large data sets and data analysis is beneficial.
• Experience with software projects or implementations is valued.
  
  

Skills

• Strong proficiency in Excel and a solid understanding of SQL and database management
• Experience with software such as Commodities Trading and Risk Management platforms (e.g., Solarc RightAngle), Core ERP systems (e.g., SAP core modules), Sales/Use Tax Engines (e.g., Vertex O Series), Sales Tax filing software (e.g., Vertex), Accounting software (e.g., SAP), Fuel Excise tax filing software (e.g., Avalara), SharePoint, Alteryx, and Tableau is advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new software applications; technically oriented
• Skilled in critical thinking, detail-oriented, highly organized with the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; innovative and self-driven
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, effectively engaging with management, technical colleagues, and business stakeholders
  
  

Typical Physical Demands

• Requires extended periods of sitting, occasional bending and stooping.
• Occasional lifting of items up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity adequate for operating a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Requires typical range of hearing and vision.
  
  

Our Culture

Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.

Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.