Indirect Tax Accountant

Transactional Tax Analyst (Indirect Tax)

The Opportunity
Our client is a growing oil and gas exploration and production company with an expanding operational footprint in the Appalachian Basin. As the organization continues to scale, they are building out a more sophisticated tax function and are seeking a Transactional Tax Analyst to support and shape their indirect tax operations.

This role sits within the Corporate Finance and Tax team and carries meaningful ownership. You’ll be responsible for transactional tax compliance, audit support, and tax technology management while helping define and refine the structure, processes, and controls that support the company’s indirect tax obligations. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious tax professional who wants hands-on responsibility and visibility in a growing environment.

Location
Hybrid position based in Houston , with an expectation of working onsite three days per week.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare and file transactional tax returns and reports, including annual reports, business licenses, sales and use, severance, property, and state-specific taxes

• Manage payments related to indirect and transactional tax filings

• Prepare account reconciliations, analyze transactional tax accruals, and record adjusting journal entries

• Compile and provide data in support of state and local tax audits and inquiries

• Assist with tax-related integration activities tied to mergers and acquisitions

• Develop, maintain, and enhance documentation for transactional tax processes and controls

• Manage internal and external audit requests related to indirect taxes

• Coordinate and manage relationships with third-party tax service providers and consultants

• Maintain and support tax technology interfaces and configurations across business systems

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability through technology and process enhancements

What Our Client Is Looking For

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

• 2+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax or public accounting

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analytics tools; experience with Quorum and BlackLine strongly preferred

• Exposure to data analytics tools or robotic process automation (RPA) platforms is a plus

• High level of integrity with the ability to manage confidential and sensitive financial information

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain tax matters to non-tax stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet regulatory deadlines

• Collaborative, growth-minded professional eager to take on expanded responsibility as the tax function evolves