Fuel Tax Group Leader

Oversee the accounting functions for the Fuel Tax department at Kroger Accounting Services Hutchinson (KASH).

Supervise administrative support associates in the department and maintain accurate, timely and efficient accounting services for Kroger divisions.

Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safetyMinimum

• 3+ years of accounting, tax or finance experience

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities

• Excellent oral/written communication skills

• Excellent planning, organizational, and follow-up skills with close attention to detail

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience managing and leading teams

Desired

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 1 year of prior leadership experience

• Any accounting center or audit experience• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports

• Oversee adherence to fuel excise tax guidelines for the enterprise; ensure compliance with federal and state laws in order to safeguard state licensing

• Maintain tax rates and taxability rules within applicable systems

• Obtain state fuel licensing, bond requests and coordinate special projects

• Conduct extensive research and provide an interpretation of tax returns and regulations

• Oversee the processing of fuel/excise tax payments to city, county, state and federal agencies on behalf of the company within strict deadlines

• Collaborate with Supermarket Fuel, Supermarket Petroleum Group (SPG) and Procurement departments to reconcile tax issues and assist with analyzing licenses

• Partner with division associates on the facets of financial work performed by divisions

• Provide accurate, timely and efficient accounting assistance to respective teams/departments in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies

• Examine existing accounting/operational policies and methods and propose process improvements

• Create documents and training programs and train teams on best practices, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal tax laws

• Monitor tax returns for accuracy and ensure they are filed promptly

• Oversee audits between the company and internal/federal auditors

• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts

• Provide senior management with status and progress reports

• Maintain flexibility to work long hours and provide off hours (24/7) support during fuel industry disasters and software upgrades

• Travel to divisions to conduct training sessions

• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation