Tax Accountant – East Houston – 9/80 schedule!

Our well-established client in the fuel and energy distribution industry is seeking a Tax Accountant to join its growing tax team. This role offers the chance to work hands-on with excise and sales tax filings, collaborate across departments, and ensure accurate reporting in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

About the Company and Opportunity:

  • In this Tax Accountant role, you will be a part of a stable, privately held, Best Place to Work!
  • Glassdoor 4.5-rated and amazing reviews on the work environment!
  • 9/80 schedule = every other Friday off!
  • Amazing company benefits and perks!

What You’ll Be Doing as a Tax Accountant

  • Prepare and file motor fuel excise and/or sales & use tax returns
  • Reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts
  • Work directly with customers to secure exemption documentation
  • Maintain accurate customer tax licenses and exemptions
  • Respond to vendor and internal team inquiries about tax-related issues
  • Manage license renewals and ensure ongoing compliance

Ideal Background of the Tax Accountant

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience with sales and/or excise tax filings
  • Experience working with tax compliance in a high-volume, enterprise environment
  • Experience with SAP, Avalara, or Vertex is a plus. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, etc.)

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