Senior Tax Consultant, Transaction Tax

DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP eligibility from day one

Company paid parental leave

Generous time off

Multiple benefit plans

Work-life balance focus

Wellness programs

Job summary

DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Senior Tax Consultant to lead transaction tax reviews, perform advanced tax research, and deliver client reports.

This employee-owned firm emphasizes work-life balance, generous benefits, and ESOP participation from day one. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, 2–4 years in tax consulting, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems and tax engines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 2-4 years of experience in tax consulting, accrual analysis, or related areas.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP systems and tax engines.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state tax laws and compliance requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and mentor team members.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead portions of transaction tax reviews, including reconciliation and taxability analysis.
• Perform advanced tax research and provide written recommendations.
• Review and validate vendor invoices and supporting documentation.
• Analyze data using Excel and internal tax software tools.
• Prepare client deliverables including refund claims and audit findings.
• Communicate with vendors and taxing authorities for issue resolution and follow-up.
• Support project documentation and implementation processes.
• Mentor Associate and Tax Consultants, providing guidance and feedback.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Tax knowledge

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Tax engines

Communication skills

Mentoring

Project management

Multi-state tax

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Tax engines

Job description

As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:

• 2026 Great Places to Work Certified
• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)
• Company paid parental leave
• Generous time off package
• Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment
• Culturally focused on work/life balance, and the overall wellness of our employees

Position Summary

The Senior Tax Consultant plays a key role in executing complex Transaction Tax consulting projects, including overpayment/audit reviews, tax research, and client reporting. This role requires advanced analytical skills, tax knowledge, and the ability to work independently while mentoring junior staff. The Senior Tax Consultant contributes to project delivery, client communication, and process improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead portions of transaction tax reviews, including reconciliation and taxability analysis.
• Perform advanced tax research and provide written recommendations.
• Review and validate vendor invoices and supporting documentation.
• Analyze data using Excel and internal tax software tools.
• Prepare client deliverables including refund claims and audit findings.
• Communicate with vendors and taxing authorities for issue resolution and follow-up.
• Support project documentation and implementation processes.
• Mentor Associate and Tax Consultants, providing guidance and feedback.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 2-4 years of experience in tax consulting, accrual analysis, or related areas.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP systems and tax engines.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state tax laws and compliance requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and mentor team members.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Work Enviornment & Physical Requirements

• Work Schedule: Regular, 40 hours/week
• Travel: Less than 10%
• Physical Activity:

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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category covered by applicable federal, state, or local law. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all employment policies, procedures, and practices, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, work assignments, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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