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Position Summary

The Tax Analyst works with internal business partners to understand the business and transactional data flows to determine taxability of transactions. This position is responsible for filing state and local tax returns for assigned tax jurisdictions and providing support during audits by taxing authorities. Solid critical thinking skills are requisite to ensure we pay taxes due with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency. The work is dynamic, fast-paced, and requires multi-tasking with a continuous improvement mindset. An ability to accept and initiate change is essential. Internal and external technical training is provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares and files tax (including customs filings) returns and makes accurate and timely tax (including customs) return payments (via check, ACH or wire) to tax. Books journal entries as needed and reconciles tax liability general ledger accounts as required.

• Maintains close liaison with Company personnel and pertinent areas in the accounting and operating departments; keeps informed of changes and developments in these areas; and plans and recommends procedures to minimize the tax cost and to improve tax compliance procedures.

• Advises and assists operating personnel in making tax-efficient investment decisions through analysis of available options.

• Register entities in new tax jurisdictions for motor fuels, sales & use tax, or related business and occupation licenses, as applicable. Maintain current licensing status for customers and suppliers and tax exemption, resale, and direct pay certificates, as applicable

• Keep abreast of tax law changes and perform tax research and interpret/document application to the company business which could have a significant impact on the company’s financial results.

• Network with internal business partners to address questions and resolve issues regarding the reporting of any potential tax liability and changes in the business operations.

• Manage jurisdictional audit; including, compile the requested information and respond to auditor requests timely, make recommendations on the statistical audit plan, review and challenge the audit results appropriately, and recommend audit settlement with tax management. Assist with compiling documentation to support audit protests and the tax reserve entries including assisting with preparing protests, briefs and petitions and participating in conferences with tax officials.

• Identify and assist the implementation of process improvements for tax liability calculations, collection, filing and remittance procedures. Identify and recommend changes needed in tax determination and reporting systems and assist with implementation of systems updates.

• Assist Tax management with special projects, including time sensitive and confidential projects

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required. Majors in Accounting/Business/Finance or related field is preferred.

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience with tax return compliance for Motor Fuels or Excise tax is required.

• Proficient with analyzing large and complex data from ERP system is preferred.

• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel is required.

• Knowledgeable with tax compliance software (Avalara is preferred)

• Expertise of tax rules and regulations is preferred.

• Ability to assist with review of workstreams with low/mid-level complexity

Skills

• Experience collaborating across all functions

• Experience with written and oral communication of tax issues to non-tax team members

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

Houston, Texas

Additional locations:

Findlay, Ohio, San Antonio, Texas

Job Requisition ID:

00011515

Location Address:

500 Dallas St Ste 2900

Education:

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here (https://marathonpetroleum.brandextract.com/staged/marathonpetroleum.com/content/documents/Jobs_/Department_of_Labor_EEOC_.pdf) . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com . Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com .The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.