Tax Graduate Program - Indirect Tax

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies is launching a Tax Graduate Program in Houston to shape your career in taxation. Over three years, you will rotate through key Indirect Tax roles within a global energy company, gaining practical experience and exposure to a broad range of tax activities and business operations.

Program highlights include mentoring, hands-on training, and collaboration with Tax, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders across renewables, natural gas, refining, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, exposure to tax.
• Foundational understanding of corporate tax concepts.
• Advanced Excel and large datasets handling.
• Experience with Power BI/Power Automate or similar tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reconciliation and analysis of indirect tax accounts.
• Support tax compliance by gathering, analyzing, and validating data.
• Partner with stakeholders to support tax audits and inquiries.
• Monitor developments in indirect tax legislation and assess impacts.
• Contribute to VAT, sales & use tax, and excise tax projects.
• Support tax implications of new business initiatives and growth.
• Develop and enhance in-house tax processes and capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency via automation and analytics.
• Collaborate with global tax teams and cross-functional partners.

Skills

Excel

Data analytics

Power BI

Power Automate

Tax analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree in Accounting/Taxation

Tools

SAP

Thomson Reuters OneSource

Vertex

Job description

Give your best to better energy and make the commitment with TotalEnergies. With more than 500 professions across over 130 countries, we offer high safety and environmental standards, strong ethical values, a culture of innovation, and extensive career development opportunities. Join a global organization committed to making energy better every day.

Shape your future with TotalEnergies.

Our Tax Graduate Program is designed to provide a strong foundation for a long-term career in taxation. Over the course of three years, participants rotate through key tax roles within Indirect Tax , gaining practical experience and exposure to a broad range of tax activities and business operations.

The program offers more than just a job — it provides a career-building experience that includes:

• Structured rotational assignments across Indirect Tax
• Hands-on training and professional development opportunities
• Formal and informal mentoring networks
• Exposure to a broad range of tax disciplines and business activities
• Opportunities to collaborate with Tax, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders

Successful applicants will join the program in 2026.

We are looking for talented, curious, and forward-thinking graduates who are passionate about tax, technology, data analytics, innovation, and the energy transition.

Through this three-year rotational program , participants gain broad exposure to the tax function within a global energy company, building technicalexpertiseand business insight across renewables, electricity, natural gas, refining, chemicals, trading, and more.

Graduates will join our Indirect Tax team , contributing to projects in both traditional and renewable energy sectors while supporting day-to-day operations and developing a strong foundation for a long-term career at TotalEnergies.

Key Responsibilities & Activities

• Assist with the reconciliation and analysis of indirect tax accounts, helping identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Support tax compliance activities by gathering, analyzing, and validating tax-related financial data.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external advisors to support tax audits and regulatory inquiries.
• Monitor developments in indirect tax legislation and help assess potential impacts on the business.
• Contribute to VAT, sales and use tax, and excise tax projects across a diverse portfolio of businesses.
• Support the tax implications of new business initiatives, acquisitions, and organizational growth activities.
• Participate in the development and enhancement of in-house tax processes and capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, data analytics, and digital solutions.
• Collaborate with global tax teams and cross-functional partners to ensure compliance and effective tax management.
• Contribute to strategic tax projects and transformation initiatives while developing technical and business expertise.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with exposure to tax ; Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation highly preferred.
• Foundational understanding of corporate tax concepts and accounting principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and comfort working with large datasets, including data validation and analysis.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, or other data analytics and process automation tools highly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn, with a willingness to ask questions and take ownership of assignments.
• Collaborative team player able to work effectively across Tax, Finance, and business teams.
• Passion for performance, continuous improvement, and innovation.
• Experience in these is a plus: VAT, Excise Duty, Sales & Use Tax, or other indirect tax areas; Tax analysis and compliance activities; SAP, Thomson Reuters OneSource, or Vertex; Big 4 or corporate tax environment experience
• Additional information: TotalEnergies is unable to sponsor employment visas or consider candidates on time-limited visa status for this position.

About Us

TotalEnergies is aglobalintegrated multi-energy company that produces and markets energies including oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables, and electricity. Active in more than 130 countries, our employees are committed to providing energy that is more affordable, reliable, and sustainable.

Our People: The Energy That Drives Our Company Forward

At TotalEnergies, we believe our people are the key to achieving our ambition to be a major player in the energy transition. We foster a collaborative environment that promotes expertise, innovation, agility, continuous learning, and professional development. Our teams work together to solve complex business challenges while contributing to a more sustainable energy future.

What We Provide

TotalEnergies offers a competitive salary, the opportunity to contribute to innovative and responsible energy solutions, and the chance to work alongside dedicated experts across disciplines. Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer ‑ subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short ‑ and Long ‑ Term Disability; a 401(k) plan with both matching and non ‑ matching employer contributions; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Educational Assistance; a generous fitness reimbursement; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and 12 Paid Holidays. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and weseekto recruit, develop, andretainthe most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

International Consideration TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.