Associate Tax Accountant

Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. The world requires reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy and we see this as an opportunity.

Our 10,000 employees work together as a team to relentlessly pursue excellence, embrace the highest standards of safety and responsible operations, leverage our creativity and technical expertise to solve challenging problems, care about our employees and the communities where we work and live, and recognize integrity is critical to our ongoing success.

As a Associate Tax Accountant you will support the Tax Operations team by obtaining required motor fuel and sales tax documentation to determine taxability of customers. This role involves monitoring and assisting in the implementation of federal, state, and local tax law changes. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently. The Associate Tax Accountant will work closely with management and senior staff to contribute to the overall success of the team.

At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:

• Obtain required motor fuel and sales tax documentation to support taxability of customers.
• Provide timely notification to management of unresolved transaction tax issues. 
• Maintain tax rates in SAP. 
• Monitor and assist in implementation of tax law changes. 
• Assist managers and senior staff with special projects.
• Assist in interaction with personnel in other departments to provide transaction tax advice.
• Work accurately under deadlines.
• Assist in providing research for federal and state tax issues.
• Develop a basic understanding of industry and Valero’s business model. 
• Develop a basic understanding of Valero’s transaction tax solution in SAP and OneSource.
• Assist in troubleshooting and providing accurate solutions for incorrect transaction tax billings.

This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or higher level degree - Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero San Antonio location, required.

Preferred Requirements:

• CPA, Enrolled Agent, or CPA candidate preferred.

Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding?  Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:

•  Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
• 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
• Company-sponsored Pension Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
• Onsite Daycare Center
• Onsite Employee and Family Wellness Centers
• State-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness Center free for employees and spouses with access to Tennis and Basketball Facilities
• Onsite cafeteria open for breakfast and lunch
• Sprawling campus with walking paths and access to biking/hiking on the greenbelt

All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility crite