Tax Consultant, Transaction Tax

DuCharme McMillen & Associates
  • Houston, Texas
    5 days ago

    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 Tax Consultant will gain experience and assist team members in providing support to DMA clients through Sales & Use Tax audit defense, reverse audits, and overpayment recovery engagements. In this role, you’ll dive deep into transactional data, identify refund opportunities, perform multi-state tax research, collaborate with taxing authorities, and deliver measurable savings to clients.

    This role is perfect for audit professionals already working with Texas or Louisiana sales Tax audits looking to expand their Sales & Use tax experience while focusing exclusively on audit, recovery, and advisory work.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Assist in review preparation, including data reconciliation to trial balance reports, tax reconciliation and other data analysis

    • Gather essential documentation to support reviews

    • Obtains source documentation from clients’ system

    • Review client documents relating to sales/use taxes including invoices, purchase orders, sales/use tax returns and details, sales/use tax audits, etc.

    • Creates schedules of invoices and/or other documents

    • Researches and enters data regarding tax exemptions into the system

    • Research sales/use tax questions and issues

    • Contact vendors as necessary for refund follow-up

    • Assist in the compilation of client reports, refund claims, and client training

    • Travel to client locations as needed


    Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Provide support to Sr. Tax Consultants, Tax Managers, and Directors

    • Perform other duties as assigned


    Education and Qualifications

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

    • 1-3 years in the sales tax field with a focus on audits

    • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

    • Experience researching tax questions and issues preferred

    • Demonstrated problem solving, verbal and written communication skills

    • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels

    • Valid driver’s license

    • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position does not qualify for employment-based sponsorship. 

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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.

    It is DMA's policy to make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at HRDepartment@dmainc.com or 800-309-2110 and choosing selection 6. 

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, Texas
    Websitedmainc.com/careers/benefits/us

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