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Job ID#: 40244 The Tax Associate is responsible for supporting a wide range of tax functions, including compliance, audits, planning, and reporting across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. This role serves as a ke…
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Tax Specialist jobs in Houston, TX
Tax specialists prepare returns and plan around tax law for individuals or businesses. They track changing regulations, find legitimate savings, and keep filings accurate and on time.
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: Date: May 16, 2024 Location: Houston, TX, US, 77002 Company: CenterPoint Energy CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to become the mo…
to corporate activities, including debt, pensions, dividends, benefits, intercompany, foreign exchange, hedging, interest rate swaps, tax, and other key areas. This role ensures all financial planning, accounting, and re…
Title: Costpoint Financial Systems Analyst - Core CP Analyst KBR is seeking a Costpoint Financial Systems Analyst to support Deltek Costpoint and related financial business processes within a government contracting envir…
Understanding of all pertinent leases, contracts, agreements, covenants, and restrictions. • Knowledge of City, County, State sales tax laws and laws dealing with innkeepers, liquor, and labor. Budget Preparation • Sched…
Public Tax Staff Accountant To Apply Now - email your resume to ****@*****.*** Who: A motivated and detail-oriented early-career tax professional who enjoys client interaction and problem-solving. What: Perform tax compl…
Position: Accounting Analyst Date Posted: May 17 2026 Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy / Accounting / Supply & Trading Employment Type: Full-Time Experience: 0–2 Years in Accounting / Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable P…
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A Top CPA firm in the Houston, TX area is looking to add a Tax Senior to their team. This stable and growing firm offers its clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent growth of the firm, there is…
Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, re…
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What tax specialists earn in Houston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$32 | $49k–$67k |
| Mid level | $32–$45 | $67k–$93k |
| Senior | $42–$61 | $88k–$127k |
Adjusted for the Houston market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Federal and state tax lawTax return preparationTax researchTax software (UltraTax, Lacerte)Tax planning strategiesIRS correspondenceExcelDeadline managementClient communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What types of returns have you prepared, and at what volume?
Be specific: individual, partnership, S corp, or multi-state, and roughly how many per season. Complexity handled matters more than raw count.
How do you stay current with tax law changes?
Name real habits — IRS updates, CPE, firm alerts, or research platforms like Checkpoint — and one recent change you applied in practice.
Walk me through how you research an unfamiliar tax question.
Show the hierarchy: code and regulations first, then rulings and guidance, then documenting the position and its support before advising.
Tell me about a tax-saving opportunity you found for a client or employer.
Describe how you spotted it, the rules that made it legitimate, and the dollar amount saved. Keep the tone factual rather than clever.
How do you handle an IRS notice or examination?
Explain reading the notice carefully, gathering documentation, responding within deadlines, and keeping the client calm and informed throughout.
How do you manage the workload of filing season?
Talk about early document collection, workflow tracking, and triage by deadline and complexity, plus knowing when to extend rather than rush.
What do you do if you discover an error on a previously filed return?
Show integrity and process: quantify the impact, advise on amending, and follow the correction rules rather than hoping it goes unnoticed.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For tax specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List return types and volumes per season, including multi-state or consolidated work, since firms match on complexity.
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Quantify savings you identified for clients or the company, even as a range.
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Name your software precisely — UltraTax, Lacerte, ProSystem fx, OneSource — because it shortens onboarding.
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State credentials clearly: CPA, EA, or exam progress, each of which changes what work you can sign.
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Include IRS representation or notice-resolution experience; it distinguishes preparers from advisors.
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Where this role goes
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Tax Preparer
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Tax Specialist
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Senior Tax Specialist
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Tax Manager
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