Senior Tax Accountant

Top Us; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Us in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to manage federal and state income tax compliance, prepare returns and workpapers, and support ASC 740 provisions in a hybrid work setting.

You will conduct tax research on partnerships, credits, M&A, and financing, monitor tax law changes, prepare memos, and coordinate with external advisors. A CPA or candidacy and energy-industry exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax.
• Solid understanding of U.S. federal income tax and state/local taxes.
• Experience with ASC 740, partnerships, and Schedule K-1s preferred.
• Active CPA or CPA candidacy preferred.
• Background in energy industry or tax audits is a plus.

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

Skills

Tax research

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

ASC 740

Energy industry experience

Independent work

Schedule K-1s

State taxes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA certification or CPA candidacy

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

• 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

Job Details

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