Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com/Benefits.
- Location BENTONVILLE, AR
- Career Area Accounting and Finance
- Job Function Tax
- Employment Type Regular/Permanent
- Position Type Salary
- Requisition WD1870643
What you'll do at
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Walmart’s Fuel Tax Team is focused on the administration of 300+ federal, state, and local taxes that are imposed on the wholesale purchase, intercompany sale, and subsequent retail sale of gasoline and undyed diesel fuel. The team has an annual responsibility for over $2.5 billion in tax imposed on the gasoline and undyed diesel fuel sold to customers and members of Walmart and Sam’s Club domestic operations. The team is embedded with the business operations team and provides valuable insights to business partners and tax colleagues.
This role demands a diverse skill set, including cross-functional teaming, curiosity, tax technical knowledge, technology skills, data analytics, ownership mindset, critical thinking, team building, and problem solving. By expertly navigating the complex world of fuel taxes, the team supports Walmart’s growth, profitability, and corporate responsibility, benefiting all stakeholders, from associates to customers to shareholders.
As a manager on the Fuel Tax team, you will…
- Manage the AvaTax Excise software service that is used for real-time calculation of federal, state, and local taxes imposed on the wholesale purchases and sales of motor fuel. Real-time calculation of applicable tax facilitates systematic reconciliation of suppliers’ invoices; ensures a complete accounting for cost of goods sold at retail; provides timely input into retail pricing strategies; and ensures timely and accurate reporting of fuel and sales tax obligations to taxing authorities.
- Manage the Avalara Returns Excise software service that is used to prepare signature-ready fuel tax returns.
- Leverage data analysis tools (e.g., SAP-BI, Excel, PowerBI) to prepare additional returns, reconcile returns to general ledger accounts and compile key performance indicators.
- Manage tax audits and routine inquiries, negotiate with tax authorities, and resolve tax disputes.
- Research and analyze complex tax issues, provide guidance to business partners and other internal stakeholders on tax implications of business transactions, and utilize tax data to optimize tax strategies.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including industry peers, consultants, and government tax administrators.
- Comply with all applicable tax laws and regulations, monitor changes in tax legislation, and communicate implications to the organization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline and improve indirect tax processes and procedures.
- Mentor and develop junior team members, providing ongoing feedback and identifying opportunities for growth.
You’ll sweep us off our feet if you have…
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field; CPA, CMI-Sales Tax or advanced degree in Taxation is a plus.
- 3-5 years of experience in the fuel industry with nationwide exposure to the taxation of fuel.
- Strong knowledge of motor fuel tax including taxation within the bulk transfer terminal system.
- Experience with the AvaTax Excise software service and Avalara Returns Excise software service.
- Proficiency in data analysis and leveraging data to optimize tax strategies.
- Experience working with multiple jurisdictions and navigating complex tax regulations.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Join our team!
Joining the team as a Manager of Fuel Tax at Walmart offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a significant impact at a Fortune 1 company. As part of our dynamic tax team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the company’s tax strategy, directly contributing to Walmart’s ongoing success in a highly competitive global market. By leveraging your expertise in fuel tax and working with the industry best tax technology and automated tax calculations, you will help navigate complex tax issues across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance while optimizing tax efficiency. At Walmart, you will be part of a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and innovation, providing you with ample opportunities to broaden your skill set and advance your career in the ever-evolving world of taxation.
Benefits & Perks
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, education assistance with college degrees, company discounts, military service pay, adoption expense reimbursement, and more.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com/Health
Equal Opportunity Employer
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.
At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!
- Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
- Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$155,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field and 2 years’ experience in accounting, finance, income tax
compliance, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in accounting, finance, income tax compliance, or related area.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Leading cross-functional projects, License to practice law in at least one state, Supervisory experienceJ.D., Masters: Accounting, Masters: Business, Masters: Economics, Masters: Finance, Masters: LawCertified Public Accountant (CPA) - CertificatePrimary Location...
2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of AmericaAbout Sam's Club
Sam's Club employs about 110,000 associates in the U.S. The average club is 134,000 square feet and offers bulk groceries and general merchandise. Most clubs also have specialty services, such as a pharmacy, an optical department, a photo center, or a tire and battery center.
Sam’s Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
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All the benefits you need for you and your family
- Multiple health plan options, including vision & dental plans for you & dependents
- Free Membership and discounts in fresh produce
- Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plans, life insurance and more
- Paid education assistance with college degrees through our Live Better U program
- Parental Leave
- Pay during military service
- Paid time off - to include vacation, sick leave and parental leave
- Short-term and long-term disability for when you can't work because of injury, illness, or childbirth