Severance Tax Consultant

KEA•Rockwall, TX

About The Position

Severance Tax Consultant – Oil & Gas Tax Services We have an immediate opening for a Severance Tax Consultant specializing in severance tax compliance and tax minimization for oil and gas clients. This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where technical expertise meets collaborative teamwork. This position is available in our Rockwall, TX (east of Dallas) or Houston, TX office. We are a team-first culture — we lean on each other's strengths, share knowledge freely, and grow together. If you thrive on solving complex tax challenges and want to do meaningful work alongside talented people, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do: As a core member of our Severance Tax team, you will manage compliance and tax minimization across a portfolio of oil and gas clients in multiple states. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Researching and analyzing severance tax issues across various state jurisdictions Preparing and filing accurate monthly severance tax compliance filings on time Working with large datasets and various accounting software platforms to support tax reporting Communicating directly with clients and representatives at regulatory and taxing authorities Maintaining thorough documentation in support of state tax audits and internal controls Staying current on state tax laws, rules, rulings, deductions, and exemptions Collaborating with the oil and gas department to identify and support deductions and exemptions Contributing to research in support of client proposals

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
2+ years of severance tax experience with demonstrated knowledge of oil and gas severance tax compliance required
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and intermediate knowledge of Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage and interpret large volumes of data
Excellent written and verbal communication skills — you can engage confidently with clients and taxing authorities alike
High attention to detail with a deadline-driven mindset

Nice To Haves

Experience with oil and gas JIB, general ledger, or joint venture auditing a plus
Familiarity with Texas Petro software a plus

Responsibilities

Researching and analyzing severance tax issues across various state jurisdictions
Preparing and filing accurate monthly severance tax compliance filings on time
Working with large datasets and various accounting software platforms to support tax reporting
Communicating directly with clients and representatives at regulatory and taxing authorities
Maintaining thorough documentation in support of state tax audits and internal controls
Staying current on state tax laws, rules, rulings, deductions, and exemptions
Collaborating with the oil and gas department to identify and support deductions and exemptions
Contributing to research in support of client proposals