Tax Consultant, Transaction Tax

About the Company

DMA is an employee-owned company that prioritizes its employees, evidenced by low turnover rates and tenured teams. It is a 2025 Great Places to Work Certified company.

Position Summary

The Tax Consultant will gain experience and assist team members in providing support to DMA clients through Sales & Use Tax audit defense, reverse audits, and overpayment recovery engagements. In this role, you'll dive deep into transactional data, identify refund opportunities, perform multi-state tax research, collaborate with taxing authorities, and deliver measurable savings to clients. This role is perfect for audit professionals already working with Texas or Louisiana sales tax audits looking to expand their Sales & Use tax experience while focusing exclusively on audit, recovery, and advisory work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in review preparation, including reconciliation to trial balance reports and other data analysis.
• Gather and examine documentation such as invoices, purchase orders, and tax returns.
• Retrieve source documentation from client systems.
• Create schedules of invoices and supporting documents.
• Research and enter data regarding tax exemptions.
• Analyze tax questions and provide written responses.
• Contact vendors for refund follow-up and clarification.
• Support the compilation of client reports, refund claims, and training materials.
• Travel to client locations as needed (approx. 5%).
• Provide support to Senior Tax Consultants, Tax Managers, and Directors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 1–2 years of professional experience, preferably in transaction tax.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience in tax research and issue resolution preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work Schedule: Regular, 40 hours/week.
• Travel: Less than 10%.
• Physical Activity: Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use; ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds; frequent repetitive motions with hands.

Employee Benefits

• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation).
• Company paid parental leave.
• Generous time off package.
• Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment.
• Culturally focused on work/life balance and the overall wellness of our employees.