Senior Severance Tax Consultant - Houston
Katy, TX
Full Time
Mid Level
If you’re ready to ditch the rigid schedule, take ownership of your work, and actually see the impact you’re making, keep reading.
Merit Advisors is looking for a Senior Consultant who thrives on autonomy, delivers exceptional client service, and brings deep technical skills to the table. We’re not in the business of micromanagement—we’re in the business of trust. And that starts with you.
As a Senior Consultant, you’ll have the autonomy to take ownership of your workload, build meaningful client relationships, and deliver high-level results—all with the support of a collaborative, people-first team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys tackling complex challenges, and values seeing the direct impact of their work on client success.
What Your Day Will Look Like
Our Senior Consultant works with our clients to plan for and manage various sales and use tax issues. This is a consulting position, and your work with us will include assisting clients in various capacities related to sales/use tax matters. In general, you can expect to:
You’re perfect for this role if you possess:
What You Bring
At Merit, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, PTO program, medical/dental/vision plan, and matching 401(k), you’ll enjoy company-sponsored events, continuous learning, and career advancement opportunities, and the flexibility to manage your work/life balance.
Merit Advisors is looking for a Senior Consultant who thrives on autonomy, delivers exceptional client service, and brings deep technical skills to the table. We’re not in the business of micromanagement—we’re in the business of trust. And that starts with you.
As a Senior Consultant, you’ll have the autonomy to take ownership of your workload, build meaningful client relationships, and deliver high-level results—all with the support of a collaborative, people-first team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys tackling complex challenges, and values seeing the direct impact of their work on client success.
What Your Day Will Look Like
Our Senior Consultant works with our clients to plan for and manage various sales and use tax issues. This is a consulting position, and your work with us will include assisting clients in various capacities related to sales/use tax matters. In general, you can expect to:
- Aggregate, sanitize, and analyze client data to calculate deductions, qualify incentives, and provide other services for Merit’s severance tax clients
- Perform detailed reviews of client data to quantify refund opportunities, go-forward tax savings, and assessment reduction opportunities
- Perform technical tax research on relevant issues in multiple states
- Assist in performing company research for utilization in proposal and prospect development initiatives
- Continuously develop tax expertise, analytical capabilities, and soft skills
- Participate in client meetings and gain experience articulating our findings to clients
- Contribute significantly to the development of a dynamic and growing consulting practice
You’re perfect for this role if you possess:
- Severance tax consulting experience in multiple states, particularly in TX, OK, CO, UT, and NM
- Experience with marketing cost qualification and calculation
- Experience with incentive qualification and calculation
- Ability to apply your technical expertise to varied client issues/needs and provide creative, insightful analysis
- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects, activities, and deadlines
- Software proficiency, including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Alteryx
- Ability to travel out of town from time to time for internal and client meetings
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or similar field
- Two to five years of severance tax experience (with a consulting firm a plus)
- Strong technology skills utilizing Access, Excel, Alteryx, etc.
- Experience using CCH/AnswerConnect or other tax research tools
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate clearly, effectively and persuasively
- Willing and able to develop client relationships and work effectively in a team environment
- CPA or APA a plus but not required
- Strong history of proven results and high performance.
At Merit, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, PTO program, medical/dental/vision plan, and matching 401(k), you’ll enjoy company-sponsored events, continuous learning, and career advancement opportunities, and the flexibility to manage your work/life balance.
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