Consultant, Sales and Use Tax

Ryan, LLC; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

PTO

Paid parental leave-14 weeks (newborn/

Gym/fitness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401K with employer match

Sabbatical after five years

Fertility assistance

Job summary

Ryan, LLC in Plano, TX is seeking a Sales and Use Tax Consultant to join a collaborative team. You will identify tax savings opportunities, research issues, reconcile databases, and perform detailed calculations for audit refunds.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, GPA targets (3.0+), and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Occasional travel (up to 20%) is expected. The firm offers a hybrid work model and generous benefits, including tuition reimbursement and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with GPA targets (3.0+).
• 3.0 GPA or higher; Major GPA 3.25+ preferred.
• Relevant work experience preferred (internships, summer positions, school jobs).

Responsibilities

• Create a positive team experience.
• Respond to client inquiries and tax authority requests.
• Travel to client locations to gather documentation for audit refunds.
• Review documentation and research issues.
• Work with raw data to complete calculations.
• Draft filings such as petitions for redetermination and refund claims.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Business Computer Information Systems, Economics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Why Ryan? Hybrid Work Options Award-Winning Culture Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included) Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One 401K with Employer Match Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service Fertility Assistance Program Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

The Sales and Use Tax Consultant (“Consultant”) works with a team to identify tax savings opportunities for clients and to gain an understanding of how the client computes each component of the sales and use tax. This includes researching issues, reconciling databases, and completing detailed calculations. The taxing authority verifies the issues, and the Consultant assists the team with this process.

Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results People: Create a positive team experience. Client: Responds to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities. Travels to client locations to gather and copy tax returns, invoices, purchase orders, and other documentation to use in the audit refund process. Value: Reviews documentation and researches issues. Works with raw data to complete calculations. Drafts filings, such as petitions for redetermination, refund claims, and various other administrative replies.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Business Computer Information Systems, Economics, Statistics, or other degree w/ Masters in Business Discipline or JD. A minimum of 9 credit hours in Accounting or the ability to substitute technical courses for accounting hours, with a 3.0 GPA or higher, and a Major GPA of 3.25 or higher. Relevant work experience preferred (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs).

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.

Certificates and Licenses: Valid driver’s license required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

• Standard indoor working environment.
• Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.
• Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm in person and via e‑mail and telephone.
• Position requires regular interaction with clients and interface with external vendors in person and via e‑mail and telephone.
• Independent travel requirement: Up to 10‑20%.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

At Ryan, the world’s largest firm dedicated exclusively to business tax services, we’re redefining what it means to start a career in professional services. As a global leader not only in tax consulting but also in cutting-edge tax software innovation, we’re looking for bright, driven individuals who are going to help shape the future of our industry. Our award-winning internship program offers opportunities across more than 35 departments, ranging from consulting and technology to operations and beyond. With positions available in over 35 locations worldwide, Ryan interns gain hands‑on experience, mentorship from industry leaders, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact from day one. Recognized with the Handshake Early Talent Award and named among Vault’s Top Internship Programs, Ryan’s internship experience is designed to be more than just a summer or spring opportunity, it’s the beginning of a career path. Many of our interns go on to join Ryan full‑time, contributing to our mission of delivering the best tax services and software solutions in the world. Join us, and discover how far your potential can take you.