Accountant I, Income Tax

Company DescriptionPilot 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.Military encouraged to apply.Job DescriptionThe purpose of this job is to, under moderate supervision, prepare and file federal, state and local income tax returns with a focus on flow-through taxation.In this role you will:

Prepare federal, state and local income tax returns with a focus on flow-through taxation (i.e., S Corporations, Partnerships)

Prepare responses to notices and audit information requests from various federal, state and local authorities

Assist accounting department with tax account reconciliations

Assist with other accounting projects

Research and analyze technical tax issues

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required

Master’s degree in accounting or taxation preferred

Minimum one year’s experience in public accounting or corporate/ public accounting preferred

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or pursuit of CPA preferred

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Tax research

Accounting and tax software skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to take initiative and work with moderate 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

Lift up to 20 pounds

Additional Information Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision 401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Weekly Pay