Tax Strategy & Compliance Specialist

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Alternatives is seeking a Tax Associate to support a broad range of tax functions across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Reports to the CFO in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

The role focuses on compliance, planning, and reporting, serving as a liaison with external consultants and internal stakeholders to optimize the company’s tax position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive tax experience across income, sales/use, property, and transaction tax.
• Strong knowledge of transaction tax concepts, practices and procedures.
• Ability to manage high volumes of work with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state income tax filings with internal teams.
• Oversee property tax processes, including evaluations, protests and timely payments.
• Manage state and local sales/use tax audits.
• Research tax issues related to operations, audits and acquisitions.
• Monitor tax legislation changes and communicate impacts to leadership.
• Maintain data accuracy in tax software systems (e.g., Avalara).
• Lead tax-related special projects and initiatives.
• Develop internal controls and documentation for tax processes.

Skills

Tax compliance

Audits

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related

Tools

Avalara

Job description

Job ID#: 40244

TheTax Associateis responsible for supporting a wide range of tax functions, including compliance, audits, planning, and reporting across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. This role serves as a key liaison with external tax consultants and internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and optimization of the company’s tax position.

This position reports to the CFO and operates in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review and assist in the preparation of federal and state income tax filings, coordinating with internal accounting teams as needed

• Oversee and manage property tax processes, including evaluations, protests, and ensuring timely payments without penalties

• Manage and coordinate state and local sales and use tax audits

• Research federal, state, and local tax issues related to ongoing operations, audit matters, and acquisition activity

• Monitor changes in tax legislation, assess impact, and communicate findings to leadership

• Develop and deliver internal training on sales, use, and excise taxes

• Maintain and ensure accuracy of data within tax software systems (e.g., Avalara)

• Lead transaction tax-related special projects and initiatives

• Develop and maintain internal controls and documentation for tax processes

• Identify tax savings opportunities and assist with implementation across business units

• Collect, track, and maintain exemption certificates and supporting documentation

• Manage business registrations with appropriate taxing authorities, ensuring compliance with licensing requirements

• Respond to notices and inquiries from federal, state, and local taxing authorities

• Partner with Human Resources to monitor payroll tax compliance

• Perform monthly tax account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of tax-related balances

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

• Minimum of 3years of progressive experience in tax (income, sales/use, property, and transaction tax)

• Strong knowledge of transaction tax concepts, practices, and procedures

• Proven ability to manage high volumes of work and multiple stakeholders effectively

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with a solution-oriented mindset

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

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