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Senior Tax Accountant - Houston, TX
Position: Senior Tax Accountant
Industry: Energy
Location: Houston, TX
Salary: 95-115K/year (DOE)
Status: Full Time/Direct Hire
Work Style: Hybrid
Ref #: #33593
Responsibilities
- Manage federal and state income tax compliance, including workpapers and tax returns
- Assist with quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax provision and reconciliation processes
- Handle estimated tax payments, tax notices, and requests from tax authorities
- Conduct tax research on partnerships, tax credits, M&A, financing, and other complex issues
- Monitor federal and state tax law changes and prepare supporting tax memos
- Prepare sales and use tax returns and review transaction taxability
- Support property tax compliance, tax audits, and regulatory examinations
- Maintain tax documentation and coordinate with external tax advisors on various tax matters
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- 3–5 years of tax experience in public accounting, corporate tax, or both
- Solid understanding of U.S. federal income tax, with exposure to state, local, and indirect taxes
- Strong research, analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities
- Able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate across teams
- Experience with ASC 740, state income/franchise taxes, partnerships, and Schedule K-1s is preferred
- Background in tax audits, regulatory reviews, or energy-related industries is a plus
- SAP/ERP experience and an active U.S. CPA or CPA candidacy are preferred