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Circle K

Fuel Tax Manager

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$106K - $139K/yr

FUEL TAX MANAGER LOCATION: Tempe, AZ (In-Office, 5 days per week) COMPANY: Circle K Shared Services DEPARTMENT: Tax REPORTS TO: Senior Tax Manager/Director FLSA STATUS: Exempt POSITION SUMMARY:

Circle K

Fuel Tax Manager

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$106K - $139K/yr

FUEL TAX MANAGER COMPANY: Circle K Shared Services DEPARTMENT: Tax REPORTS TO: Senior Tax Manager/Director FLSA STATUS: Exempt POSITION SUMMARY: Manage and lead the Company's fuel excise tax ...

Circle K Stores, Inc.

Fuel Tax Manager

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$106K - $139K/yr

FUEL TAX MANAGER COMPANY: Circle K Shared Services DEPARTMENT: Tax REPORTS TO: Senior Tax Manager/Director FLSA STATUS: Exempt POSITION SUMMARY: Manage and lead the Company's fuel excise tax ...

GPM Investments, LLC

Sr Indirect Fuel Tax Accountant

$50K - $69K/yr

Overview Join our team as a Sr. Fuel Tax Accountant, where you'll play a key role in keeping our organization compliant and financially strong. In this collaborative role, you'll manage state and ...

LHH US

Tax Analyst

Sugar Land, TX

$80K - $110K/yr

This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional seeking broad exposure across sales & use tax, property tax, fuel tax, compliance, audit support, and tax research within a complex operating ...

World Fuel Services

VP, Indirect Tax

Miami, FL · On-site

$250 - $360/hr

At World Fuel, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the ... Global Head of Indirect Tax (VP) Location: Flexible (U.S.) Lead the Future of Global Indirect Tax ...

LHH US

Tax Analyst

Sugar Land, TX

$80K - $110K/yr

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Papco

Senior Tax Analyst, Indirect Tax

Miami, FL · Remote

$110K - $111K/yr

At World Fuel, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the ... Senior Tax Analyst, Indirect Tax Business Segment: Corporate Position Location: Remote Position ...

Simplot Company

Tax Accountant

Boise, ID · On-site

Support tax technology initiatives, process improvements, and automation efforts related to sales, use, excise, and fuel taxes.Gather, analyze, and reconcile data from financial and operational ...

Papco

Senior Tax Analyst, Indirect Tax

Miami, FL · Remote

$110K - $111K/yr

At World Fuel, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the ... Under the direction of the Tax Supervisor and Manager, this role involves supporting federal, state ...

Simplot

Tax Accountant

Boise, ID

Prepare and file indirect tax returns, including sales and use tax returns, federal excise tax returns (Form 720), Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax returns (Form 2290), fuel tax reports, and other ...

System One

Tax Manager

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$91K - $120K/yr

Tax Manager System One is partnering with a client seeking an experienced Tax Manager to oversee fuel and sales tax compliance, reporting, audits, and tax-related initiatives. This role will be ...

Simplot

Tax Accountant

Boise, ID · On-site

Prepare and file indirect tax returns, including sales and use tax returns, federal excise tax returns (Form 720), Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax returns (Form 2290), fuel tax reports, and other ...

LHH US

Senior Tax Analyst

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to expand their expertise across sales & use tax, property tax, and motor fuel tax compliance while working in a highly collaborative ...

J.R. Simplot Company

Tax Accountant

Boise, ID

Prepare and file indirect tax returns, including sales and use tax returns, federal excise tax returns (Form 720), Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax returns (Form 2290), fuel tax reports, and other ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for fuel tax in the United States is $129,367.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,000.00 and $145,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in a Fuel Tax role, you need a strong understanding of tax regulations, accounting principles, and reporting requirements, often supported by a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with tax preparation software, spreadsheet applications like Excel, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is typically expected. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for success in this position. These competencies ensure accurate fuel tax compliance, timely filings, and effective coordination with internal teams and government agencies.

What is a fuel tax?

A Fuel Tax job typically involves ensuring compliance with state and federal fuel tax regulations. Professionals in this role calculate, report, and file fuel tax returns for companies that use or sell fuel, such as transportation and logistics businesses. They analyze fuel usage, maintain tax records, and stay updated on tax laws to minimize penalties and ensure accurate reporting. Attention to detail and knowledge of tax regulations are crucial in this field.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in a fuel tax role?

Professionals in Fuel Tax roles often encounter challenges such as keeping up with frequently changing tax laws across multiple jurisdictions and ensuring meticulous recordkeeping for audits. Managing complex data sets and reconciling discrepancies between fuel usage, purchases, and tax filings are also routine challenges. Strong collaboration with operations, logistics, and finance departments is essential to gather accurate information and maintain compliance. Overcoming these challenges requires diligence, up-to-date knowledge, and effective communication skills to ensure regulatory compliance and minimize organizational risk.

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Fuel Tax Manager

Circle K

Tempe, AZ • On-site

$106K - $139K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

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Company rating: 4.9 out of 10

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Job description

JOB TITLE: FUEL TAX MANAGER

LOCATION: Tempe, AZ (In-Office, 5 days per week)

COMPANY: Circle K Shared Services DEPARTMENT: Tax

REPORTS TO: Senior Tax Manager/Director FLSA STATUS: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manage and provide leadership and support to the onshore and offshore fuel tax team members in the calculation, filing and payment of the monthly fuel tax returns. Manage entire fuel tax compliance function to result in timely filing as well as engage in journal entry calculations/filing, General Ledger reconciliations and SOX narratives. Actively engage in fuel tax planning and process improvement. Manage the fuel tax audit function and conduct detailed research and analytical functions to solve fuel tax issues while working closely with the Fuel Accounting Dept to amend returns and remit any outstanding fuel tax amounts. Support and manage company goals by focusing on personal accountability, customer service, management, and leadership.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Manage fuel tax onshore and offshore team in the preparation and filing of all fuel excise tax returns, related schedules, and related reports for Federal, State, and Local tax jurisdictions.
  • Manage/prepare and/or approve General Ledger balance sheet account and tax expense account reconciliations on a fiscal period basis.
  • Manage fuel tax audits, works closely with the Fuel Tax Accounting Team to gather audit data as well as interface and correspond with Federal, State, and Local fuel tax auditors.
  • Manage teams research and response to tax notices and issues.
  • Manage and maintain accounting controls by drafting/following SOX procedures and maintain financial security by following internal controls.
  • Respond to tax questions from internal and external sources by researching and interpreting appropriate Federal, State, and/or Local tax regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with requirements, policies and regulations by enforcing adherence to corporate systems, policies and government regulations, rendering opinions and advising management on needed actions.
  • Stays current on fuel excise tax laws and regulations, tax rates and accounting rules through timely research, attending educational workshops, and reading professional publications and tax notifications; communicates changes to internal groups; and ensures proper implementation of changes as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Undergraduate accounting degree required.
  • Five to seven years of fuel excise tax and/or sales/use tax experience.
  • Experience representing company in audits preferred.
  • Must be highly organized with strong follow-through and follow-up skills.
  • Must have strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate with external customers, internal management, and team.
  • Management experience preferred.
  • General ledger accounting experience preferred.
  • Must be computer literate in Excel and Word. Advanced Excel experience required.
  • Experience with PDI and Avalara a plus.

Job duties may change with or without notice.

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Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws.  Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company's Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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Circle K Stores are owned by Alimentation Couche-Tard, the largest convenience store operator in Canada. We are recognized for our strong food service brands, Simply Great Coffee, and of course our icy cold, flavour abundant Frosters. Our innovative store design and merchandising is second to none.

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