International Tax Accountant

Employment Type: Full Time
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays; Company paid Life and Disability Insurance; 401k savings plan with employer matching
Voluntary Benefits : Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Coverage, & Pet Insurance
Department: Tax
Job Summary: Avfuel Corporation, the nation's largest independent supplier of aviation fuels and related support services, has an immediate full time opening for an organized, customer orientated individual willing to take initiative in a team based work environment.
Duties/Responsibilities: Coordinate and assist in the preparation of VAT, Fuel, Excise, Carbon, and Sales Tax returns Research international tax law to determine country registration requirements, rates, exemptions; Interact with foreign tax authorities, vendors, customers and consultants to obtain both technical information and on-the-ground intelligence on Tax requirements applicable to aviation Manage VAT and Customs outsource provider relationships Perform GL reconciliations Handle audits of indirect international taxes effectively Required Skills/Abilities: Working with strict deadlines Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word Functions "Vlookup" and "Text to Columns" mandatory Ability to research/comprehend regulatory documents Problem solving skills / deductive reasoning Organization and accuracy skills Prior general ledger reconciliation experience Education and Experience: 4-year Bachelor's degree 3 years of experience in international VAT; EMEA expertise preferred Aviation background helpful Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.