Senior Sales & Use Tax Consultant - Dallas
About The Position
Merit Advisors is looking for a consultant who thrives on autonomy, delivers exceptional client service, and brings deep technical skills to the table. 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. As a 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. Our consultants will work 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 involve assisting clients in various areas related to sales and use tax matters.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Communications or similar field
- One to Five years of experience in a public accounting or consulting firm
- Strong Excel skills
- Experience using CCH/AnswerConnect/Alteryx or other tax research tools
- Keep high standards of accuracy and organization
- Enjoy meeting deadlines and feeling a sense of accomplishment
- Negotiate with confidence
- Think critically and recognize when something is off
- Communicate difficult and complicated topics with ease and simplicity
- Apply your technical expertise to varied client issues/needs and provide creative, insightful analysis
- Work well independently and as part of a team
- Build strong internal and external working relationships
- Manage your time well and prioritize tasks effectively
Nice To Haves
- Big Four experience is a plus!
- Bonus points if you know keyboard shortcuts for Excel
- CPA or CMI preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform tax overpayment reviews, tax liability/exposure analysis, voluntary disclosures, audit support/assistance
- Assist with tax research and memorandums
- Support compliance efforts and tax reserve analysis
- Determine taxability and identify issues
- Research tax issues in multiple states and help develop tax planning strategies
- Address complexities and tax technical issues that arise from client operations
- Proactively monitor transaction tax legislative proposals and law changes to ensure clients are aware of potential opportunities/costs
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- PTO program
- Medical/dental/vision plan
- Matching 401(k)
- Company-sponsored events
- Continuous learning opportunities
- Flexibility to manage your work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
