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Wilcox + Flegel

Controller

Longview, WA · On-site

$128K - $193K/yr

Oversee multi-state tax compliance strategy and filing calendar, coordinating with the Sr. Accountant/Fuel Tax Specialist and external advisors on Washington motor fuel tax, Washington petroleum ...

The Williams Companies

Tax Analyst II

Tulsa, OK

Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world ... As a Tax Analyst II, you will support the organization's transaction tax compliance activities by ...

Williams Companies

Tax Analyst II

Tulsa, OK · On-site

Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world ... As a Tax Analyst II, you will support the organization's transaction tax compliance activities by ...

Williams Companies

Tax Analyst II

Tulsa, OK · On-site

Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world ... As a Tax Analyst II, you will support the organization's transaction tax compliance activities by ...

Jaguar Fueling Services

Controller

Humble, TX · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

... fuel tax and sales tax rates within the ERP system. • Manage applications and renewals for fuel licenses in multiple states. • Learn and oversee the preparation of multi-state fuel tax and ...

Frontier Airlines

2026 Fall Intern, Tax

Denver, CO · On-site

Preparation of sales and use tax, excise tax and fuel tax return workpapers * Processing of tax returns and tax payments * Reconciliation of tax notices with existing records * Tax research projects ...

Jaguar Fueling Services

Controller

Humble, TX · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

... fuel tax and sales tax rates within the ERP system. · Manage applications and renewals for fuel licenses in multiple states. · Learn and oversee the preparation of multi-state fuel tax and ...

Oliver's Oil Company

Controller/CPA

Lumberton, NC · On-site

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 ...

Swift Transportation

Tax Administrator

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$17.75 - $24.50/hr

Prepare property tax payment requests. * Assist with monthly fuel tax processing. * Maintain tax calendar. Copy and paste URL into browser to view full description: Qualifications: What you need to ...

Swift Transportation

Tax Administrator

Phoenix, AZ

$17.75 - $24.50/hr

Prepare property tax payment requests. * Assist with monthly fuel tax processing. * Maintain tax calendar. Copy and paste URL into browser to view full description: Qualifications: What you need to ...

Ernst & Young Oman

Excise Tax-Manager

Miami, FL · On-site

$91.70 - $168.10/hr

The compliance role covers all types of US Federal and State excise tax filings, inclusive of fuel tax filing obligations. The advisory support includes activities such as due diligence reviews ...

Swift Transportation

Tax Administrator

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Prepare property tax payment requests. * Assist with monthly fuel tax processing. * Maintain tax calendar. Copy and paste URL into browser to view full description: Qualifications: What you need to ...

Ernst & Young Oman

Excise Tax-Manager

Tampa, FL · On-site

$91.70 - $168.10/hr

The compliance role covers all types of US Federal and State excise tax filings, inclusive of fuel tax filing obligations. The advisory support includes activities such as due diligence reviews ...

CFS

Tax Manager

West Springfield, MA

$110K - $150K/yr

The Tax Manager will lead multi-jurisdictional tax compliance including sales & use tax, property tax, and fuel taxes * The Tax Manager will build out and manage the tax function for the organization

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Controller

Marietta, PA

Oversee sales tax, fuel tax, payroll tax, and other regulatory filings. * Maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets. * Ensure compliance with lending agreements and financial ...

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How much do fuel tax jobs pay per year?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the fuel tax position?

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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Infographic showing various Fuel Tax job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,367 per year, or $62.2 per hour.

Controller

Wilcox + Flegel

Longview, WA • On-site

$128K - $193K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

Wilcox + Flegel is seeking an analytical and leadership driven Controller to join our team! As our Controller, you will help provide financial insights and technical accounting guidance, support integration of tax compliance platforms, lead a high caliber team, and more.
We offer an industry-leading benefits package that includes the following:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, RX, Optional FSA
  • Optional Medical Waive Bonus
  • Company paid Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, and AD&D
  • 401(k) with a generous company match
  • Paid Time Off, 120 hours per year
  • 7 Paid Holidays
  • Working Holiday Pay
  • Volunteer Employee Program - get paid to volunteer!
  • Employee Fuel Discount Account
  • Wellness Program Incentives
  • Recognition & Reward Program
  • Team Member Referral Bonus

Position Summary:
The Controller is a strategic accounting leadership role responsible for the integrity of the Company's financial reporting, the design and enforcement of internal controls, and the transformation of the Company's accounting function. The Controller serves as the technical accounting authority for the organization, owning the financial close governance process, external audit and tax advisor relationships, and multi-state regulatory compliance framework. This individual will be expected to consistently role model W+F Core Values.
Essential Position Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Coach, lead, inspire and manage the accounting team(s), fostering a culture of collaboration, safety, efficiency, customer service, and continuous improvement.
  • Own the governance, sequencing, and continuous improvement of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, targeting an efficient close process; maintain and publish the master close checklist with defined owners and escalation procedures. Perform post-close processes to validate financial integrity, identify and resolve root-cause issues, reduce close cycle time, improve data quality and enhance financial insights.
  • Own the preparation of accurate, periodic financial statements and management financial reporting packages including robust financial analysis, variance explanations, and actionable insights into key business drivers, trends, and operational performance, to support decision-making by the Senior Director of Finance and Senior Leadership Team of the Company.
  • Serve as the primary accounting lead for the NetSuite ERP implementation, partnering with Accounting, Finance, and IT functions to manage the chart of accounts, journal entry templates, subledger configurations, automated intercompany eliminations, and financial reporting structures. Manage the ongoing ERP maintenance for the accounting function.
  • Establish, document, and enforce a formal internal controls framework appropriate for a multi-hundred million revenue, multi-state petroleum distribution and retail business, including segregation of duties, approval authority matrices, and period-end documentation standards.
  • Manage the external audit relationship, including preparation of the annual audit package, PBC schedules, and S-Corp tax workpaper review; serve as the primary reviewer of the Form 1120-S information return prior to filing.
  • Review and approve all journal entries, account reconciliations, and period-end accruals prepared by the accounting team before financial statements are issued.
  • Oversee multi-state tax compliance strategy and filing calendar, coordinating with the Sr. Accountant/Fuel Tax Specialist and external advisors on Washington motor fuel tax, Washington petroleum products tax, Oregon fuel tax, Idaho fuel tax, federal LUST, IFTA, and state B&O/excise tax obligations.
  • Support the integration of a tax compliance platform within NetSuite, ensuring automated rate lookups and exception management replace current manual fuel tax calculation workflows.
  • Lead the configuration of NetSuite's Fixed Asset Management module and ASC 842 lease accounting module to replace existing manual workflows, in coordination with the Fixed Asset & Tax Specialist.
  • Maintain lender compliance reporting, including borrowing base calculations and debt covenant monitoring, as required by the company's credit facility agreements.
  • Champion the implementation of EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) within the accounting function and support the professional development and growth of all direct reports.
  • Develop and maintain accounting policy documentation to ensure GAAP compliance and consistent application across all business segments, including cardlock, lubricants, convenience retail, and dealer operations.
  • Provide financial insights and technical accounting guidance to the Senior Director of Finance, including positions on complex transactions, lease accounting, and revenue recognition matters.
  • Responsible for hiring, onboarding, training, development, engagement, and corrective action, if necessary, of team.
  • Develop, implement, and manage financial indicators and relevant KPIs for the accounting team.
  • Recommend benchmarks that will be used to measure the Company's performance.
  • Assist the Director of Accounting with the annual budget and forecasts; report significant budget differences to management.
  • Administer, track, and review capital expense allocations and uses to ensure accuracy, appropriate classification, and alignment with approved budgets.
  • Conduct monthly expense audits and clean-up, including reviewing recurring expenses to identify inefficiencies, unused services, or cost saving opportunities.
  • Serve as back up to the Director of Accounting, supporting continuity of operations and decision making as needed.
  • Review bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
  • Provide support for rolling forecasts, including data gathering, analysis, and ongoing financial projections.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Critical Core Competencies and Skills:
  • Deep technical GAAP expertise, including revenue recognition, fixed asset management, and lease accounting (ASC 842).
  • ERP implementation leadership with the ability to translate manual accounting processes into system-driven workflows.
  • Internal controls design and enforcement in a multi-site, multi-channel distribution environment.
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and process design skills.
  • Executive communication with the ability to present complex accounting matters clearly to non-accounting leadership.
  • Change leadership and ability to guide a team through significant operational transformation with trust and consistency.
  • High integrity, accountability, and professional standards.

Minimum Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance Accounting or related field.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, including at least 3 years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or equivalent leadership role.
  • Hands-on ERP implementation experience (NetSuite strongly preferred; Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or equivalent considered).
  • Demonstrated experience managing financial close processes in a multi-location, multi-entity environment.
  • Experience designing and implementing internal controls frameworks.

Preferred Education and Experience:
  • MBA or advanced degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Public accounting experience (regional or national CPA firm with audit or tax background)
  • Experience in petroleum distribution, fuel wholesale, convenience store retail, or logistics/transportation
  • Familiarity with Washington and Oregon fuel tax compliance (motor fuel tax, petroleum products tax, IFTA, federal excise)
  • Exposure to S-Corporation accounting and pass-through tax reporting

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations (note if Required or Preferred):
  • Active CPA required
  • MBA preferred

Equipment and Software Requirements:
  • NetSuite ERP (required; implementation experience strongly preferred)
  • Avalara or Vertex (fuel and sales tax compliance platform)
  • NetSuite PB (Planning & Budgeting), Adaptive Insights Planning or similar budgeting and forecasting application
  • Blackline or similar account reconciliation software
  • Power BI, Tableau, or other data analysis/reporting tools
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Position Location/Working Conditions/Equipment
  • Office Environment
  • Customer Locations

Physical Requirements
  • Typically sitting at desk
  • Typically standing or walking
  • Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
  • Occasional lifting (40 lbs.)

Equipment
  • Office equipment

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