Tax Analyst

Schedule: Hybrid (Combination of In-Office and Remote Work) Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire About the Opportunity Our client, a highly respected and rapidly growing company located in Houston's prestigious Galleria area, is seeking a Junior Tax Analyst to join its Corporate Tax team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious tax professional looking to expand their expertise in indirect tax and build a long-term career within a collaborative and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in indirect tax compliance and demonstrate a passion for process improvement, tax technology, and cross-functional partnership. This role offers significant visibility across the organization and excellent potential for professional growth and advancement. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and oversee indirect tax return filings (sales and use tax, gross receipts taxes, and other indirect taxes) prepared by external service providers. Monitor filing processes to ensure timely and accurate compliance with state and federal tax requirements. Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements and internal controls related to indirect tax compliance. Support indirect tax requirements during customer onboarding activities, ensuring proper tax treatment and compliance. Design, document, and maintain indirect tax compliance processes and procedures. Manage and monitor customer and vendor exemption certificates, licenses, and related documentation. Maintain and update tax engine master data to support accurate tax determination and reporting. Partner with Sales, Logistics, Finance, Customer Service, and other departments to address indirect tax compliance questions and operational challenges. Assist with indirect tax audits by gathering documentation, responding to requests, and supporting audit resolution efforts. Stay current on indirect tax regulations and provide recommendations regarding compliance impacts. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Tax, Business, or a related field. 2-5 years of indirect tax experience, including sales and use tax compliance. Experience working with state and local tax filings and compliance requirements. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and tax-related systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Experience working with tax engines and tax automation systems (Vertex, Avalara, SAP, or similar platforms). Exposure to tax audits and exemption certificate management. Experience collaborating with external tax service providers. Public accounting or corporate tax experience. What Makes This Opportunity Special? Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility and work-life balance. Convenient location in Houston's Galleria area. Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential. Exposure to a wide range of corporate tax functions. Collaborative team environment with strong mentorship and growth opportunities. Competitive compensation and benefits upon permanent hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr