Sr Tax Accountant

Murphy Oil Corporation in; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy Oil Corporation is seeking a Sr Tax Accountant to support the company’s U.S. federal, state, and international income tax activities from the Houston office.

The role includes tax compliance, provision work, and cross-border planning, with potential remote work two days per week depending on business needs. Ideal candidates have CPA or progress toward CPA, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and 5+ years of tax experience, including externals such as Forms 1120 and 5471.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of income tax experience including US federal/state/international taxes.
• Working knowledge of US federal/state income taxation and international tax concepts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review US federal/state/international income tax compliance calculations and returns.
• Maintain tax workpapers and schedules using Excel, CorpTax, and similar tools.
• Assist with cross-border tax planning and special projects.
• Support tax provision processes and related financial reporting.
• Coordinate with finance teams and external advisers on local-country compliance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance / Economics

CPA or progress toward CPA

Tools

CorpTax

Excel

Job description

Career Opportunities: Sr Tax Accountant (5312)

Requisition ID5312-Posted10/27/2026-United States-Texas-Houston-FIN

At Murphy Oil Corporation, we believe the rich experiences and backgrounds of our employees strengthen our Company, create a productive workforce, and drive our success. We encourage you to apply for the positions for which you meet the qualifications.

Job Summary

The Sr Tax Accountant will support the Company’s U.S. federal, state, and international income tax activities. Key responsibilities include income tax compliance, income tax provision and reporting, maintenance of tax attributes, and cross-border tax planning. The role will also assist with special projects, including country entry and exit initiatives, legal-entity and transaction support, local-country tax compliance coordination, and other tax matters of a U.S.-based multinational parent company.

The Sr Tax Accountant will work in our Houston Corporate office and may work two (2) days a weekremotely, as business needs allow.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review U.S. federal, state, and international income tax compliance calculations, returns, and related disclosures, including Forms 1120 and 5471
• Maintain federal, state, and international tax workpapers and attribute schedules, including foreign-company earnings and profits, previously taxed income, and tax basis, using Excel, SAP, and CorpTax
• Assist with U.S. international tax calculations and other applicable cross-border provisions
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual income tax provision processes, including tax calculations, account reconciliations, return-to-provision adjustments, and financial reporting
• Coordinate with finance teams and external advisers in foreign jurisdictions to support local-country compliance, reporting, and audit matters
• Assist with cross-border tax planning and special projects, including legal-entity structuring, cash repatriation, transactions, and country entry and exit initiatives
• Research U.S. international tax developments and assess their potential impact on the Company
• Support U.S. federal and state income tax compliance, audits, research, tax planning, and other domestic tax matters
• Manage multiple deadlines, produce accurate work, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced team environment

Licenses/ Certifications

CPA preferred

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of income tax experience, including U.S. federal, state, or international income tax compliance, income tax provision, tax planning, or related special-project experience
• Working knowledge of U.S. federal and state income taxation and U.S. international tax concepts, including Forms 1120 and 5471, foreign-company earnings and profits, and previously taxed income
• Experience with CorpTax or comparable tax compliance and provision software
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze complex tax and financial data accurately
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work across functions and jurisdictions
• CPA or other relevant professional certification, or active progress toward certification

The individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Taxation or Accounting, J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, MBA, or a similar advanced degree
• Experience with cross-border tax planning
• International tax experience in public accounting, a law firm, or a multinational corporate tax department
• Big Four international tax experience preferred
• Experience with upstream oil and gas operations and international legal-entity structures
• Experience supporting international components of ASC 740 tax accounting
• Intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and driven to understand complex cross-border tax issues

PURPOSE

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always

• Respect people, safety, environment and the law
• Follow through on commitments
• Make it better

Think Beyond Possible

• Step up and lead
• Don't settle for "good enough"
• Embrace new opportunities

Stay With It

• Show resilience
• Lean into challenges
• Support each other
• Consider the implications

Murphy Oil Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program. Please read the E-Verify Notice-English / E-Verify Notice-Spanish and Right to Work Notice before proceeding with your job application.
For additional information, you may also visit the USCIS website.
Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, and status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
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