Senior Tax Analyst

The Tax department is seeking a driven Senior Tax Analyst to support tax software updates, tax rule determination and automation processes. This role partners closely with the Tax Technology Manager to build a road map to automate various tasks within the tax department related to motor fuel tax, sales tax and income tax reporting. Responsibilities also include tax rate updates, customer invoicing support, and ad hoc tax projects. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong tax and systems knowledge who is excited to improve efficiency through scalable, tech-driven solutions.

At Global Partners, business starts with people. Since 1933, we’ve believed in taking care of our customers, our guests, our communities, and each other—and that belief continues to guide us.

The Global Spirit is the cornerstone of our commitment to success. As a Fortune 500 company with 90+ years of experience, we’re proud to fuel communities—responsibly and sustainably. We show up every day with grit, passion, and purpose—anticipating needs, building lasting relationships, and creating shared value.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Assist with and develop new tax automation workflows with the use of Alteryx software (and other AI tools) where you primarily design, build, and maintain automation workflows for excise tax return preparation, reporting, and filings (e.g., Forms 720, 8849, state returns etc.)
• Collaborate with excise tax and accounting teams to understand manual processes and identify automation opportunities.
• Reconcile existing Alteryx workflows and update logic as needed based on business, market, and jurisdictional excise tax rule changes.
• Assist with all tax related issues in relation to Global's major accounting software of Right Angle and Oracle to help align fuel data flows with tax reporting requirements
• Maintain and improve tools used to reconcile tax data against GL entries and inventory reports
• Assist with Avalara tax return scenario and profile determinations for State and Federal returns.
• Assist with registrations and tax license renewals.
• Interact with customers, suppliers and internal business associates to address and respond to changes related to tax setups within various tax and accounting software including Avalara and Right Angle.
• Assist with analysis and research of federal and state excise tax matters.
• Assist exchange tax invoice creation by means of gathering and preparing all necessary documentation and correspondence.
• Support and prepare fuel tax related internal control (SOX) compliance.
• Keep current on relevant statutory/regulatory and/or technology changes to identify and implement necessary changes and best practices, including opportunities for process improvements.
• Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, customer confidentiality and personal conduct.
• Additional projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, MIS or related field preferred.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in motor fuel excise tax compliance or equivalent excise tax experience (e.g. fuel, energy, or excise tax).
• Proven experience with excise tax compliance automation tools, including Avalara, PDI, RightAngle, or comparable tax technology platforms.
• Hands-on experience preparing, reviewing, and filing state and federal excise tax returns, including reconciliations and amendments.
• Strong understanding of fuel tax reporting, data validation, and audit support.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize, automate, and streamline tax compliance processes.
• Experience performing tax research using tax services such as CCH, RIA, BNA, etc.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, and large data sets).
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Pay Range

$78,000.00 - $117,000.00

The pay range for this position is outlined above. The final amount offered at the start of employment is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience level, knowledge, skills, abilities and geographic location, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and may connect you with the hiring manager if your experience is a strong match.

Interviews are conducted virtually and in person, depending on the role. We’ll provide more details about next steps if selected to move forward.

Global Partners LP is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a company culture where ideas from all people help us grow, move and thrive. We embrace the diversity of all applicants and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our recruiting department at 781-747-9675 or 781-7GP-WORK.

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