Indirect Tax Research Analyst II - Houston, TX

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77019 Welcome to Love's! Our Indirect Tax team is recruiting an Indirect Tax Research Analyst II who specializes in tax research, planning, and the strategic management of tax compliance. Job Functions: Research and interpret indirect tax laws, regulations, administrative guidance, rulings, and case law. Analyze business transactions to determine applicable indirect tax implications. Prepare clear, well-supported technical tax research memoranda documenting issues, authority, analysis, and conclusions. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and evaluate their potential impact on the company. Translate complex tax laws and regulations into practical guidance and recommendations for business stakeholders. Partner with Tax, Legal, Accounting, Commercial, and Operations to resolve indirect tax questions and identify appropriate tax treatment. Research registration, licensing, permitting, and bonding requirements for new jurisdictions and business activities, and prepare, submit, and track license and registration applications through approval, including gathering supporting documentation and coordinating with tax authorities and internal stakeholders as needed. Assist with evaluating how tax rules should be incorporated into ERP systems, tax engines, reporting tools, or compliance processes. Research tax implications associated with new products, markets, transaction structures, and business initiatives. Assist with developing and maintaining tax matrices, research databases, technical guidance, and internal procedures. Mentor and train tax analyst at all levels

Experience and Qualifications: HS Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred. CPA, JD, CMI, MBA a plus. 2+ years of related experience.

Skills: Hard Skills: Deep expertise in tax regulations and compliance strategies Expertise in tax compliance software (Avalara, Vertex, SRA, SAP).Soft Skills: Strong leadership and ability to influence decision-making Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

Typical Physical Demands: Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator. Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

Our Culture: Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture. Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.