Tax Analyst Jobs in Texas
Tax Analyst jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in corporate finance, energy, and real estate sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level staff through senior director. The heaviest hiring is in Houston, Dallas, and Austin, where companies like ExxonMobil, American Airlines, and Dell Technologies maintain large tax departments. Corporate income tax compliance, state and local tax (SALT), and transfer pricing are the sub-areas drawing the most consistent demand. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our headquarters are located in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.
The Senior Tax Analyst - Tax Advisory will report to the Senior Director, Tax Advisory and will be responsible for assisting with Amentum’s tax research, planning, controversy, M&A, and other special projects. This individual contributor role will be instrumental in furthering Amentum’s best-in-class tax function and is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in an extremely dynamic, diverse, and fast-paced environment. US Citizenship is required. This is a local-remote-telework role, candidates must live within driving distance to one of our Amentum offices in Northern-Virginia, Fort Worth-Texas, or Oak Ridge-Tennessee.
Main Responsibilities:
- Support a broad range of domestic and international tax advisory projects, including financing transactions and cash repatriation, legal entity restructurings, withholding and indirect tax matters, and tax support for M&A transactions.
- Perform technical tax research and support tax planning, modeling, and structuring projects.
- Support our U.S. research & development tax credit claims and documentation.
- Support business development activities, including researching applicability of tax exemptions available to Amentum under bilateral defense-type agreements, such as Status of Forces Agreements (“SOFA”).
- Support tax audits and controversies in U.S. federal, state, and foreign jurisdictions, including direct and indirect tax matters, including gathering and validating data for audit requests, drafting audit responses, etc.
- Monitor and analyze federal, state, and foreign legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments.
- Assist with documenting key tax positions, risks, planning analyses, and intercompany agreements.
- Work with and provide tax support to internal stakeholders, including Legal, Business Development, Contracts, and Treasury teams.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Work with and provide tax support to internal stakeholders, including Legal, Business Development, Contracts, and Treasury teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft office applications including Excel, Word and Power Point.
- Work effectively with other team members in carrying out assignments. Positive attitude and dependable team player with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze complex data from various sources to provide insights.
- Highly organized with the ability to efficiently and accurately manage competing priorities and internal and external deadlines.
Main requirements:
- Typically, 5+ years of relevant experience in a public accounting firm and/or multi-national public company with a JD, CPA and Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; or 3+ years relevant experience with Masters degree years.
- US Citizenship is required to apply.
- This is a local-remote-telework role, candidates must live within driving distance to one of our Amentum offices in Northern-Virginia, Fort Worth-Texas, or Oak Ridge-Tennessee.
Compensation Details:
Budget 130K - 140K
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our headquarters are located in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.
The Senior Tax Analyst - Tax Advisory will report to the Senior Director, Tax Advisory and will be responsible for assisting with Amentum’s tax research, planning, controversy, M&A, and other special projects. This individual contributor role will be instrumental in furthering Amentum’s best-in-class tax function and is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in an extremely dynamic, diverse, and fast-paced environment. US Citizenship is required. This is a local-remote-telework role, candidates must live within driving distance to one of our Amentum offices in Northern-Virginia, Fort Worth-Texas, or Oak Ridge-Tennessee.
Main Responsibilities:
- Support a broad range of domestic and international tax advisory projects, including financing transactions and cash repatriation, legal entity restructurings, withholding and indirect tax matters, and tax support for M&A transactions.
- Perform technical tax research and support tax planning, modeling, and structuring projects.
- Support our U.S. research & development tax credit claims and documentation.
- Support business development activities, including researching applicability of tax exemptions available to Amentum under bilateral defense-type agreements, such as Status of Forces Agreements (“SOFA”).
- Support tax audits and controversies in U.S. federal, state, and foreign jurisdictions, including direct and indirect tax matters, including gathering and validating data for audit requests, drafting audit responses, etc.
- Monitor and analyze federal, state, and foreign legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments.
- Assist with documenting key tax positions, risks, planning analyses, and intercompany agreements.
- Work with and provide tax support to internal stakeholders, including Legal, Business Development, Contracts, and Treasury teams.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Work with and provide tax support to internal stakeholders, including Legal, Business Development, Contracts, and Treasury teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft office applications including Excel, Word and Power Point.
- Work effectively with other team members in carrying out assignments. Positive attitude and dependable team player with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze complex data from various sources to provide insights.
- Highly organized with the ability to efficiently and accurately manage competing priorities and internal and external deadlines.
Main requirements:
- Typically, 5+ years of relevant experience in a public accounting firm and/or multi-national public company with a JD, CPA and Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; or 3+ years relevant experience with Masters degree years.
- US Citizenship is required to apply.
- This is a local-remote-telework role, candidates must live within driving distance to one of our Amentum offices in Northern-Virginia, Fort Worth-Texas, or Oak Ridge-Tennessee.
Compensation Details:
Budget 130K - 140K
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
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Tax Analyst Job Market in Texas
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- Manufacturing
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- Investment & Asset Management
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax analyst jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required
- CPA designation or active progress toward CPA licensure strongly preferred
- Proficiency in tax software such as OneSource, CorpTax, or SAP preferred
- Two or more years of experience in corporate or public accounting tax practice
- Working knowledge of federal and multi-state income tax compliance and reporting
- Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP
Tax Analyst Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax analyst in Texas?
Most Texas employers require a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance as the baseline for a tax analyst role. While no state-issued license is required to work as a tax analyst, earning your CPA through the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy significantly improves your competitiveness, especially at large corporate employers. Candidates who pass the CPA exam and gain experience in public accounting or a corporate tax department are consistently preferred over those without credentials.
Which companies hire tax analysts in Texas?
Employers hiring tax analysts in Texas right now include Koch, Love’s Travel Stops, and 7-Eleven, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of energy companies, Fortune 500 headquarters, and large real estate investment trusts means corporate tax departments here tend to be sizeable and hire with regularity.
Which Texas cities have the most tax analyst jobs?
Houston, Austin, and Plano have the most tax analyst openings in Texas. Houston dominates due to its dense concentration of energy and petrochemical companies with large corporate tax functions, while Dallas draws demand from financial services and retail headquarters, and Austin reflects growth from technology companies expanding their finance and tax teams across central Texas.
Are there remote tax analyst jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 82% of tax analyst openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and analytical nature of the work. Tax compliance, research, and provision work are the functions most commonly offered on a remote or hybrid basis, while roles involving direct collaboration with treasury or legal teams are more likely to require in-office presence.
How can I get hired as a tax analyst in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a public accounting internship or entry-level associate role at one of the regional or national firms with Texas offices, such as those operating in Houston or Dallas, where new graduates regularly move into corporate tax analyst positions after one to two busy seasons. Large Texas-based employers like energy companies and financial services firms also hire directly into tax staff roles for candidates who hold a qualifying accounting degree. Sitting for the CPA exam and gaining any exposure to tax software gives entry-level candidates a concrete edge over the competition.
Where can I find and apply to tax analyst jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to tax analyst jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Texas employers. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to each one without needing to create a profile or sign up.
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