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Accurate and timely tax compliance filings including Sales and Use Tax, Canadian GST/HST/QST/PST, Property Taxes, Heavy highway use tax, IFTA, Fuel Tax and Excise Taxes. * Assist with calculation of ...

Accurate and timely tax compliance filings including Sales and Use Tax, Canadian GST/HST/QST/PST, Property Taxes, Heavy highway use tax, IFTA, Fuel Tax and Excise Taxes. * Assist with calculation of ...

Investigator (INV3)

Olympia, WA · On-site +1

$69K - $93K/yr

Our Prorate and Fuel Tax Services section within the Business and Professions Division (BPD) is currently recruiting for three (3) Investigators to join the Fuel Tax Discovery Unit. In this role ...

Investigator (INV3)

Olympia, WA · On-site +1

$69K - $93K/yr

Our Prorate and Fuel Tax Services section within the Business and Professions Division (BPD) is currently recruiting for three (3) Investigators to join the Fuel Tax Discovery Unit. In this role ...

The Tax Accountant is responsible for the timely, accurate and compliant preparation of multi-state fuel tax and sales/use tax obligations. Working as a vital member of the Tax team, this role helps ...

... fuel tax reports, environmental fee submissions, gross margin reports, and both annual and amended returns. Support statutory and regulatory reporting requirements across multiple tax types.

The Tax Accountant is responsible for the timely, accurate and compliant preparation of multi-state fuel tax and sales/use tax obligations. Working as a vital member of the Tax team, this role helps ...

Accurate and timely tax compliance filings including Sales and Use Tax, Canadian GST/HST/QST/PST, Property Taxes, Heavy highway use tax, IFTA, Fuel Tax and Excise Taxes. * Assist with calculation of ...

... fuel tax reports, environmental fee submissions, gross margin reports, and both annual and amended returns. Support statutory and regulatory reporting requirements across multiple tax types.

Knowledge of federal and state fuel tax reporting * Continuous improvement mindset and process optimization experience * Proven experience in resolving complex issues We are seeking applicants with a ...

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The ideal candidate will have extensive accounting experience within the petroleum, fuel distribution, or oil and gas industry and a strong understanding of industry-specific tax and reporting ...

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How much do fuel tax jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Fuel Tax position, and why are they important?

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 job?

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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Infographic showing various Fuel Tax job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 85% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% In-person, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,367 per year, or $62.2 per hour.
Tax Manager

$120K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Application Instructions
All States Materials Group ® is a regional leader in road building, pavement preservation and distribution of road materials. We see the exciting in what most take for granted: the roads we drive on every day. We strive to be the best at what we do, and we seek to do it better every day, in a safe, environmentally responsible, and technologically advanced way.
Position Description
We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to oversee and manage the company's tax compliance and strategy, including sales and use tax, property tax, fuel-related taxes such as IFTA, and applicable Canadian VAT (and refunds). This role will ensure compliance with multi-jurisdictional tax regulations across the U.S. and Canada, optimize tax processes, and support audits and planning initiatives.
Essential job functions
    • Manage and oversee compliance for U.S. sales and use tax, including return preparation, filings, and payments across multiple jurisdictions
    • Administer and coordinate property tax filings, assessments, and appeals
    • Oversee IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement) reporting, filings, and reconciliations
    • Work proactively and provide guidance to various accounting functions for compliance and filing preparedness (W-2s, 1099s, W-9s, etc.)
    • Reconcile tax positions as part of the financial close process
    • Support compliance with Canadian indirect taxes (GST/HST, PST/QST), including filings and documentation
    • Monitor changes in U.S. and Canadian tax laws and assess their impact on the business
    • Lead and support tax audits, including responding to notices, gathering documentation
    • Proactively research and monitory jurisdictional compliance and nexus
    • Maintain and improve indirect tax processes, controls, and systems
    • Collaborate with accounting, finance, and operations teams to ensure accurate tax treatment of cross-border and domestic transactions
    • Review exemption certificates and ensure proper documentation is maintained
    • Identify opportunities for tax savings, process efficiencies, and risk mitigation
    • Support tax technology implementations or improvements

Position Requirements
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA or MST preferred)
    • 5+ years of relevant tax experience, with strong emphasis on indirect taxes
    • In-depth knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax, property tax, and IFTA regulations
    • Experience with Canadian indirect taxes (GST/HST, PST, QST) strongly preferred
    • Experience with multi-state and cross-border (U.S./Canada) tax compliance and audits
    • Familiarity with tax software and ERP systems (e.g., Vertex, Avalara)
    • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
    • Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
    • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications
    • CPA or MST
    • Experience in industries with complex tax footprints (e.g., transportation, logistics, manufacturing, retail)
    • Familiarity with Vista or Trimble products
    • Exposure to cross-border tax planning and compliance
    • Ability to supervise and mentor staff

Physical Demands
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands, reach with hands and arms, handle, feel, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten pounds.
Work Environment.
The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate in the office to occasionally loud at field locations.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Must be able to pass a physical and drug screen. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Any physical demands or work conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Company maintains a policy of non-discrimination and is fully committed to the principles of equality in employment and opportunity for all employees. It is the continuing policy to recruit and employ the best qualified individuals without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence or stalking, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected military or veteran status, and/or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to personnel actions such as, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, working conditions, benefits and compensation, training, apprenticeship, performance appraisals, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination and any and all other terms and conditions of employment. Decisions with regard to the above will be based on job related criteria, individual merit and qualifications.
It is the policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence or stalking, physical or mental disability, and/or protected military or veteran status or other protected bases with regard to any employment practices, including recruitment, advertising, job application procedures, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, job assignments, benefits and/or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job. This policy applies to all jobs at the Company. The Company will continue to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination based upon their gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran statuses, in all employment practices.