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 Like

Our 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 / assistance
• Assist with tax research and memorandums
• Support compliance efforts and tax reserve analysis
• Determine taxability and identify issues
• Research tax issues in multiple states and help develop tax planning strategies
• Address complexities and tax technical issues that arise from client operations
• Proactively monitor transaction tax legislative proposals and law changes to ensure clients are aware of potential opportunities / costs

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What You Bring

At 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.

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