Tax Accountant (Dec 2024 or May 2025 Graduates) - Loves Travel Stops & Country Store

Req ID: 445535

BASIC PURPOSE: Research, analysis and compliance for the Love families and companies.  Research includes federal and state income tax issues and other topics as needed. Compliance includes the timely completion and filing of income tax returns, quarterly estimated tax payments, annual reports and responding to various income tax notices received from tax authorities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The major responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to those listed below:
• Prepare income tax returns as well as quarterly estimates as needed
• Assist with IRS and state audits
• Review fixed assets for tax purposes (assure proper tax life and method selected, maximize annual depreciation or deduction)
• Help identify tax savings opportunities throughout the tax return process, including state income tax and credit research
• Assist with process improvement and efficiencies across the tax function
• Work on special projects and other tasks as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

        Education:

• High School degree or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
• CPA licensed in Oklahoma or CPA candidate in Oklahoma (a plus)

         Experience:

• 1+ years public or corporate tax experience a plus but not required

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

         Skills:

• Hard Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; possess the ability to learn new software applications, particularly tax preparation software
• Soft Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills, keen attention to detail, team player, ability to work independently and deal with confidential information, ability to work long hours as needed especially during spring and fall tax preparation

       Typical Physical Demands:

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision
• Possible evening/weekend work

Love's Family of Companies encourages growth within the Company and the development of it's employees. Please make sure you have supervisor or manager approval prior to applying for a different position within the Company. If you have any questions, please contact your recruiter.