Autonomy-Driven Indirect Tax Consultant

Salón Večná kráska; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/dental/vision plan

401(k) with employer match

Company-sponsored events

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible work/life balance

Job summary

Merit Advisors LLC in Houston/Katy, TX seeks an Indirect Tax Consultant to own client engagements on sales and use tax. You’ll analyze liability, perform compliance support, and develop tax planning strategies with minimal supervision.

The role emphasizes autonomous work, strong client service, and clear communication of complex tax concepts to clients and teams. The ideal candidate holds a related degree, 1–3 years in public accounting or consulting, solid Excel skills, and experience with tax

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Communications or similar field.
• One to Three years of experience in a public accounting or consulting firm (Big Four is a plus!).
• Strong Excel skills (bonus points if you know keyboard shortcuts).
• Experience using CCH/AnswerConnect/Alteryx or other tax research tools.
• CPA or CMI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform tax overpayment reviews, tax liability/exposure analysis, voluntary disclosures, audit support/assistance
• Assist with tax research and memorandums
• Support compliance efforts and tax reserve analysis
• Determine taxability and identify issues
• Research tax issues in multiple states and help develop tax planning strategies
• Address complexities and tax technical issues that arise from client operations
• Proactively monitor transaction tax legislative proposals and law changes to ensure clients are aware of potential opportunities/costs

Skills

Excel skills

Client service

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Communications or similar field

1–3 years in public accounting or consulting

Tools

CCH/AnswerConnect/Alteryx or tax research tools

Job description

Merit Advisors LLC in Houston/Katy, TX seeks an Indirect Tax Consultant to own client engagements on sales and use tax. You’ll analyze liability, perform compliance support, and develop tax planning strategies with minimal supervision.

The role emphasizes autonomous work, strong client service, and clear communication of complex tax concepts to clients and teams. The ideal candidate holds a related degree, 1–3 years in public accounting or consulting, solid Excel skills, and experience with tax