Senior Tax Accountant

It All Starts with Our People

If you’re looking for a collaborative and flexible work environment that invests in your growth and success, you’ve come to the right place. At Valvoline Inc., it all starts with our people. That’s why we foster a welcoming workplace for all team members and encourage those from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Our highest priority is creating a welcoming workplace with team members from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

The Opportunity

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Senior Tax Accountant. We whole-heartedly adopt a ‘never idle' mindset. We also know that outstanding service begins and ends with our employees.

How You’ll Make a Difference

The Sr. Tax Accountant position requires significant experience with corporate tax compliance processes and practices; significant corporate tax subject matter expertise (state and local); experience in tax accounting and tax provision matters (preferred but not required); and experience with ERP and tax software platforms. In the role, you would be responsible for:

• Leading review and preparation of state and local estimated payments and returns taking into consideration filing positions, law changes, and new business developments. Including, but not limited to, reviewing supporting workpapers and analysis, internal controls and retention policies, apportionment schedules, state depreciation modifications, NOLs and credits, and return summaries. Managing the timeliness and accuracy of actual estimated filings and payments prepared by external firm.
• Take full ownership of reviewing and preparing state tax provision calculations, workpapers, and supporting schedules based on SAP financial records and supporting internal controls and retention policies. Analyzing state FIN48 tax positions and providing updates to tax accounting team when necessary.
• Monitoring tax law changes impacting Valvoline and presenting tax planning opportunities to Tax Manager. Develop tax strategies by reviewing and researching state and local tax issues and identifying tax savings.
• Closely work with tax controversy group to discuss audit and notice adjustments by providing workpapers and research support. Ensure changes in audits and notices are reflected in future filings. Communicate with outside taxing authorities to discuss changes and findings of state tax adjustments.
• Proficient in Corptax tax software with experience as selected admin of prior company. Administering income tax software and identifying areas to improve efficiency and accuracy in tax compliance.
• Attend professional development and training sessions when applicable.
• Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably Accounting) or equivalent combination of experience and education (“ECEE”)
• Minimum of 5 years of tax accounting experience
• Must possess a core level of accounting theory and be able to understand financial data with strong computer skills
• Strong Microsoft Suite abilities, including, but not limited to, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proven experience working with tax software (i.e. OneSource, CorpTax, Vertex, etc.)
• Proven experience working with ERP systems (i.e. SAP, JD Edwards, etc.)
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. 

We Take Care of the WHOLE You

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)  
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance*

*In addition to your salary, you are eligible for the Valvoline Incentive Plan (VIP) with a target of x% of eligible base salary earnings. The VIP is based upon Valvoline Inc. financial performance and provides a payout opportunity on an annual fiscal year basis (October 1 through September 30) and will be pro-rated from date of hire.

*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position.

Your Path to Valvoline

Valvoline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Join us in revolutionizing the automotive aftermarket industry while enjoying competitive benefits, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for advancement. Apply now and become an integral part of our journey at Valvoline.

The Company endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to applicants with disabilities to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1.833.VVV.Report or email ECC@valvoline.com to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.