Specialist I, Licensing

Pilot Company

Specialist I, Licensing

Knoxville, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure compliance with all necessary state and local business license and tax liabilities required for Pilot’s business activities. This role requires effective collaboration with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders to facilitate the licensing process.

    1. Monitor changes in state and/or local licensing-related requirements applicable to retail store locations or other company business activities.
    2. Complete tax analyses to determine business license and tax liabilities, including gross receipts filings.
    3. Ability to collaborate effectively with government agencies, internal stakeholders (including Executive Leadership), and regulatory bodies to gather necessary documents and facilitate the licensing process.
    4. Maintain an accurate record of licensing documents and adhere to SOX compliance while performing payment processing and accounting duties, such as payment reconciliations and journal entries.
    5. Assist with mediating issues at the store level that could impact licensure and business operations. (e.g. inspections, violations)
    6. Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
    7. Other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Associate degree required
    • Bachelor’s degree in related business field preferred, accounting preferred

    Specialized Knowledge

    • Basic Microsoft Office skills
    • Familiarity with Avalara License Management, Lawson, or Infor preferred
    • Familiarity with multi-jurisdiction and Canadian tax and licensing laws

    Competencies

    • Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills
    • Ability to make decisions and work with minimal supervision
    • Ability to set priorities, multitask, meet deadlines, and resolve problems with a high sense of urgency
    • Ability to work extended hours as needed to meet deadlines

    Additional Information

    Travel

    Travel required less than 5%

    Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

    • General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time
    • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
  • Compensation
    $43,888-$43,888 per year