Indirect Tax Jobs in Houston

We're tracking 20 live indirect tax roles in Houston.

Salary snapshot

$62k–$263k
Median $134k

Based on 10 live roles with pay data.

Seniority spread

  • Analyst
    5
  • Manager
    5
  • Senior/Assistant Manager
    3
  • Senior Manager
    3
  • Director/Head of Tax
    2

Active opportunities

20 live · updated hourly
Cheniere Energy logo

Lead Analyst, Tax (Technical and Transactional Tax)

Cheniere EnergyHouston, TX, United States$135k – $185kAI est.
Posted 1 week ago
Talos Energy logo

Senior Tax Analyst

Talos EnergyHouston, TX, 77002 …$105k – $135kAI est.
Posted 3 weeks ago
Repsol Energy Ventures logo

Indirect Tax Analyst

Repsol Energy VenturesHouston$85k – $115kAI est.
Posted 3 weeks ago
United Holdings logo

Tax Analyst - Temp

United HoldingsHouston, TX, US$30 – $45/hrAI est.
Posted 4 weeks ago
Foxconn Industrial Internet USA logo

Income Tax Senior Manager

Foxconn Industrial Internet USAHouston, TX$165k – $225kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
Sun Com Mobile logo

Sun Com Mobile Tax Staff Accountant

Sun Com MobileSCM Home Office …$60k – $75kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
BDO Global logo

Tax Senior Manager, Private Client Services

BDO GlobalHouston, TX, United States$120k – $225k
Posted 30+ days ago
BDO Global logo

Tax Manager, Private Client Services

BDO GlobalHouston, TX, United States$90k – $150k
Posted 30+ days ago
BDO Global logo

Tax Senior, Private Client Services

BDO GlobalHouston, TX, United States$72k – $118k
Posted 30+ days ago
Bray logo

US State & Local Tax Manager

BrayHouston, TX, 77041 …$135k – $175kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
Tempur Sealy International logo

Tax Analyst

Tempur Sealy InternationalHouston, Texas, United States$62k – $88k
Posted 30+ days ago
Talos Energy logo

Tax Compliance Manager

Talos EnergyHouston, TX, 77002 …$140k – $185kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
Wealth Enhancement Group logo

Sr Tax Advisor

Wealth Enhancement GroupHouston, Texas, United States$90k – $100k
Posted 30+ days ago
Hanwha Energy USA logo

Director, Tax

Hanwha Energy USAHouston, Texas, United States$200k – $240k
Posted 30+ days ago
Baker Tilly logo

Senior Tax Associate- Sovereign Royalty and Severance Tax focused

Baker TillyHouston, Texas, United States$87k – $114k
Posted 30+ days ago
Live Nation Entertainment logo

Senior Vice President, Tax

Live Nation EntertainmentHouston, Texas, United States$325k – $475kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
GS

Tax Senior Manager/Director- Private Client Services

Griffin Search PartnersHouston, Texas$150k – $250k
Posted 30+ days ago
Grant Thornton logo

Private Wealth Services Tax Manager

Grant ThorntonHouston, TX, United States$130k – $185kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
Weaver logo

Sales and Use Tax Manager

WeaverHOUSTON, TX, 77027 …$120k – $175k
Posted 30+ days ago
BDO Global logo

Income Franchise Tax Senior Manager, State and Local Tax

BDO GlobalHouston, TX, United States$100k – $263k
Posted 30+ days ago

About this market

Market context

Indirect Tax in Houston primarily encompasses Sales and Use Tax compliance, advisory, and controversy work. This involves navigating the complexities of Texas's state and local sales tax laws, ensuring businesses correctly collect, remit, and report these taxes.

Houston businesses are subject to Texas state sales and use tax, which has a statewide rate of 6.25%. Additionally, local jurisdictions, such as the City of Houston, Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO), and specific special purpose districts, can impose their own rates, bringing the combined rate in Houston to 8.25%. Compliance involves quarterly or monthly filings with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, requiring detailed transactional data and an understanding of taxability rules for various goods and services.

What's driving demand

  • Economic Growth & Diverse Industry Base
  • Increased Audit Activity by Texas Comptroller
  • Complexity of Taxable Services & Digital Goods
  • E-commerce and Remote Seller Compliance

Regulatory timeline

  • 2023-09-01Texas S.B. 153Effective
    source
  • 2023-09-01Texas S.B. 2697Effective
    source

Credentials that matter

  • CPA (Certified Public Accountant)essential
  • MST (Master of Science in Taxation)valued
  • JD (Juris Doctor)valued

Skills & tools

Sales & Use Tax Compliance Software (e.g., Avalara, Vertex, Sovos)Tax Research Platforms (e.g., CCH, Thomson Reuters)ERP Systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)Data Analytics (e.g., Alteryx, Excel)Nexus DeterminationExemption Certificate ManagementAudit DefenseTaxability Matrix Development

Frequently asked

What is indirect tax in Houston?
Indirect Tax in Houston primarily encompasses Sales and Use Tax compliance, advisory, and controversy work. This involves navigating the complexities of Texas's state and local sales tax laws, ensuring businesses correctly collect, remit, and report these taxes.
How does indirect tax work in Houston?
Houston businesses are subject to Texas state sales and use tax, which has a statewide rate of 6.25%. Additionally, local jurisdictions, such as the City of Houston, Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO), and specific special purpose districts, can impose their own rates, bringing the combined rate in Houston to 8.25%. Compliance involves quarterly or monthly filings with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, requiring detailed transactional data and an understanding of taxability rules for various goods and services.
What credentials matter for Indirect Tax (Houston) roles?
Employers most often look for: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), MST (Master of Science in Taxation), JD (Juris Doctor).
Which tools and systems appear in Indirect Tax (Houston) job specs?
Commonly cited: Sales & Use Tax Compliance Software (e.g., Avalara, Vertex, Sovos), Tax Research Platforms (e.g., CCH, Thomson Reuters), ERP Systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), Data Analytics (e.g., Alteryx, Excel), Nexus Determination, Exemption Certificate Management, Audit Defense, Taxability Matrix Development.
What do Indirect Tax (Houston) roles pay?
Across 10 live roles carrying pay data, salaries span $62k–$263k.
Who's hiring for Indirect Tax (Houston)?
Live employer mix: In-house / industry 61%, Boutique / mid-tier 39%.
How many Indirect Tax (Houston) roles are live right now?
20 live roles on taxjobs.ai.