Senior Sales & Use Tax Consultant - Houston

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 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 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 LikeOur 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. In general, you can expect to:Perform tax overpayment reviews, tax liability/exposure analysis, voluntary disclosures, audit support/assistanceAssist with tax research and memorandumsSupport compliance efforts and tax reserve analysisDetermine taxability and identify issuesResearch tax issues in multiple states and help develop tax planning strategiesAddress complexities and tax technical issues that arise from client operationsProactively monitor transaction tax legislative proposals and law changes to ensure clients are aware of potential opportunities/costsYou’re perfect for this role if you:Keep high standards of accuracy and organizationEnjoy meeting deadlines and feeling a sense of accomplishmentNegotiate with confidenceThink critically and recognize when something is offCommunicate difficult and complicated topics with ease and simplicityApply your technical expertise to varied client issues/needs and provide creative, insightful analysisWork well independently and as part of a teamBuild strong internal and external working relationshipsManage your time well and prioritize tasks effectivelyWhat You BringBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Communications or similar fieldOne to Five years of experience in a public accounting or consulting firm (Big Four is a plus!)Strong Excel skills (bonus points if you know keyboard shortcuts)Experience using CCH/AnswerConnect/Alteryx or other tax research toolsCPA or CMI preferredAt 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 opportunities, and the flexibility to manage your work/life balance.