Senior Specialist Tax

About the role

This entry-level Tax Specialist position supports the State and Local Tax Audit Management function by assisting audit managers with state and local transaction tax audits. The role is responsible for gathering, organizing, and analyzing data requested by auditors; supporting tax research related to audit findings; and developing a working understanding of transaction tax processes, including research and planning, compliance, exemptions, taxability, and billing systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist audit managers throughout the state and local tax audit process, including data collection, analysis, documentation, and response preparation.
• Gather, organize, and analyze data needed to support auditor requests and audit findings.
• Research state and local tax laws and regulations, with guidance, to help evaluate audit positions and support responses.
• Develop working knowledge of transaction tax processes, including research and planning, compliance, exemptions, taxability, and billing systems.
• Prepare clear and accurate audit documentation, schedules, summaries, and related materials.
• Communicate professionally with auditors and internal business partners to support an efficient and well-documented audit process.
• Apply judgment within established practices, policies, and procedures when reviewing data, selecting methods, and evaluating audit support.

Qualifications / Experience

• Entry-level role; prior experience in tax, audit, accounting, or data analysis is helpful but not required.
• Ability to learn state and local transaction tax concepts, audit processes, and related systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with audit managers, internal teams, and auditors.
• Proficiency with technology tools such as Excel, Power BI, Copilot, and Teams, with the ability to quickly learn emerging technologies and automation solutions.

Skills / Competencies

• Data gathering and analysis
• Tax research and documentation
• Attention to detail
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn tax laws, regulations, and transaction tax processes
• Sound judgment within established policies and procedures
• Technology proficiency, including Excel, Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, and other analytical tools, with the ability to quickly learn and leverage new technologies and automation solutions

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired.

Pay

Our Sr Specialist Audit jobs earn between $87,200.00 - $130,800.00 USD Annual. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Schedule

Regular, full-time position requiring office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week. Weekly Hours: 40.

Location: Dallas, Texas