Tax Specialist (Part-Time Contract)

Westlake • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Westlake’s Tax department is seeking a part-time Tax Specialist to support the Corporate Tax team. The position involves approximately 25–30 hours per week of project-oriented work and provides exposure to direct and indirect taxation, including federal, state and local, and international tax return preparation and tax research as needed.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting preferred.
• Experience with SAP, BPC, and OneSource preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in compiling data and completing projects related to federal, foreign, state, and local tax returns, payments, and tax provisions.
• Assist with federal income tax returns for Westlake subsidiaries and state income and franchise tax returns, along with other tax compliance work such as amended returns and refund claims, using applicable tax software.
• Consult with Corporate and Business Unit Accounting groups on tax return preparation and compliance.
• Prepare, update, and maintain separate tax depreciation schedules for company tax returns, tax provisions, and current and future tax estimates using tax depreciation software.
• Assist with miscellaneous tax returns, including GST, sales and use, and property tax returns for Westlake subsidiaries.
• Assist with tax research, planning, and occasional special tax projects as assigned.
• Comply with Company policies and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence by identifying improvement opportunities, communicating ideas to management, and participating in project teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed