Tax Senior Associate Jobs in Texas
Tax Senior Associate jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with the state's outsized concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, energy conglomerates, and regional public accounting firms driving consistent openings from staff-level through senior roles. Houston, Dallas, and Austin lead hiring, with established employers like Deloitte, KPMG, and ExxonMobil regularly staffing tax senior associate positions across their Texas offices. The most sought-after specialties are federal corporate tax compliance, state and local tax, and international tax for multinational clients headquartered in Texas. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Who We Are
McGuire Sponsel is a national specialty tax consulting firm founded in 2007. We serve 500+ CPAs and businesses across the country. We pride ourselves on combining technical expertise with exceptional client service. We have 5 offices throughout the United States: Indianapolis (HQ), Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, & Detroit. We are a rapidly-growing consulting firm and pride ourselves on finding and cultivating the best talent! Read about our GREAT culture below...
Core Values
- Growth Mindset: We embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and evolve. With a deep desire to continuously level up, we approach our work with curiosity, humility, and a willingness to fail forward. Progress is built on iteration, not perfection.
- Relationship Focus: We invest in authentic, trusting relationships — with our clients, our teammates, and ourselves. We lead with honesty, communicate openly, and collaborate with intentionality. Strong relationships are our foundation for great work and long-term success.
- Strives for Excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, quality, and intelligence. From strategic thinking to technical execution, we take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is not an outcome — it's a mindset we bring to everything we do.
- Awareness: We operate with emotional intelligence and self-awareness, understanding how our actions impact others and the broader team. We’re committed to personal growth, constructive feedback, and leading ourselves before leading others.
- Tenacity: We show up with resilience, grit, and determination — especially when the work gets hard. We’re solutions-oriented, driven, and persistent in pursuing the best outcomes for our clients and our team. We don’t give up; we level up.
Role Overview
McGuire Sponsel is seeking an experienced Senior Property Tax Consultant for our Dallas office within our Fixed Asset Services practice. In this consultative role, you will guide clients through every stage of the property tax filing cycle, from processing and documenting to filing, while owning client relationships and managing multiple deadlines. As our registered Texas Senior Property Tax Consultant, you will also sponsor and mentor the property tax consultants we bring on as our Dallas practice grows. This position offers significant client responsibility, visibility with firm leadership, and a clear path for advancement. It’s an excellent opportunity for an experienced property tax professional looking for a career outside the typical “big firm” or corporate path, in a firm that values training and professional development.
Read more about our Property Tax Services here.
Department: Property Tax Services
Reports to: Manager, Property Tax
Type: Full-time, contract to hire
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with CPAs and clients to understand their goals and needs.
- Review and prepare property tax returns based on client information, meeting each jurisdiction’s statutory requirements and internal deadlines.
- Process tax bills, assessments, and refunds accurately and in a timely manner.
- Build and maintain knowledge of statutory deadlines and filing requirements for assigned clients.
- Correspond with tax jurisdictions regarding assessments, valuations, refunds, bills, and notices to ensure all deadlines and compliance requirements are met.
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail, documenting all mailings and handling certified mail when needed.
- Maintain organized, complete records for each client through accurate data entry and filing practices.
- Collaborate with internal team members to identify viable client opportunities and assist with client benefit projections.
- Serve as the firm’s registered Texas Senior Property Tax Consultant, sponsoring and supervising registered property tax consultants in compliance with TDLR requirements.
- Mentor and train property tax consultants, reviewing their work and supporting their development toward independent client responsibility.
Role Competencies
- Critical Thinking: Identifies critical relationships in information
- Detail-Oriented: Demonstrates concern for thoroughness and accuracy
- Effective Communication: Listens and clearly presents information
- Emotional Intelligence: Recognizes emotions in typical situations and their effects on self and others.
- Project Management: Manages well defined projects
Role Qualifications
Required
- At least two years of hands-on multistate BPP property tax experience in consulting, corporate tax, or a comparable role, including return preparation and assessment review.
- Practical experience with Freeport applications and BPP exemptions, including gathering documentation and evaluating eligibility.
- Working knowledge of multistate BPP taxability, valuation, exemptions, filing requirements, and administrative appeal procedures; ability to research and apply state and local rules nationwide.
- Strong Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations, and analysis of large asset or inventory datasets.
- Ability to manage multiple accounts and overlapping deadlines, exercise sound judgment, and maintain accurate records with appropriate review.
- Demonstrated experience handling direct client communications, leading calls, and explaining technical tax matters clearly; strong writing, responsiveness, and follow-through.
- Active Texas Property Tax Consultant license or registration appropriate for BPP consulting is required at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
- Ability to work full time from the Dallas office during regular business hours, with occasional travel and additional hours during peak filing and appeal periods as needed.
Preferred
- Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred.
- Certified Member of the Institute (CMI) designation from the Institute for Professionals in Taxation.
- Experience with PTMS, including data entry, reporting, and deadline tracking.
- Experience supervising or mentoring property tax consultants.
Benefits & Perks
- Health, dental, & vision insurance
- Pet Wellness (Wagmo)
- Voluntary STD benefits and company-paid LTD
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Supplemental Benefits (Accident, Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Illness)
- Savings Marketplace – discounts on hotels, flights, movie tickets, electronics and more
- 401(k) with employer match
- 4 weeks of PTO
- 9 paid holidays & Summer Fridays
- Wellness programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Team-building events and social outings
- Clear career path and advancement opportunities
EEO Statement
McGuire Sponsel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Who We Are
McGuire Sponsel is a national specialty tax consulting firm founded in 2007. We serve 500+ CPAs and businesses across the country. We pride ourselves on combining technical expertise with exceptional client service. We have 5 offices throughout the United States: Indianapolis (HQ), Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, & Detroit. We are a rapidly-growing consulting firm and pride ourselves on finding and cultivating the best talent! Read about our GREAT culture below...
Core Values
- Growth Mindset: We embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and evolve. With a deep desire to continuously level up, we approach our work with curiosity, humility, and a willingness to fail forward. Progress is built on iteration, not perfection.
- Relationship Focus: We invest in authentic, trusting relationships — with our clients, our teammates, and ourselves. We lead with honesty, communicate openly, and collaborate with intentionality. Strong relationships are our foundation for great work and long-term success.
- Strives for Excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, quality, and intelligence. From strategic thinking to technical execution, we take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is not an outcome — it's a mindset we bring to everything we do.
- Awareness: We operate with emotional intelligence and self-awareness, understanding how our actions impact others and the broader team. We’re committed to personal growth, constructive feedback, and leading ourselves before leading others.
- Tenacity: We show up with resilience, grit, and determination — especially when the work gets hard. We’re solutions-oriented, driven, and persistent in pursuing the best outcomes for our clients and our team. We don’t give up; we level up.
Role Overview
McGuire Sponsel is seeking an experienced Senior Property Tax Consultant for our Dallas office within our Fixed Asset Services practice. In this consultative role, you will guide clients through every stage of the property tax filing cycle, from processing and documenting to filing, while owning client relationships and managing multiple deadlines. As our registered Texas Senior Property Tax Consultant, you will also sponsor and mentor the property tax consultants we bring on as our Dallas practice grows. This position offers significant client responsibility, visibility with firm leadership, and a clear path for advancement. It’s an excellent opportunity for an experienced property tax professional looking for a career outside the typical “big firm” or corporate path, in a firm that values training and professional development.
Read more about our Property Tax Services here.
Department: Property Tax Services
Reports to: Manager, Property Tax
Type: Full-time, contract to hire
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with CPAs and clients to understand their goals and needs.
- Review and prepare property tax returns based on client information, meeting each jurisdiction’s statutory requirements and internal deadlines.
- Process tax bills, assessments, and refunds accurately and in a timely manner.
- Build and maintain knowledge of statutory deadlines and filing requirements for assigned clients.
- Correspond with tax jurisdictions regarding assessments, valuations, refunds, bills, and notices to ensure all deadlines and compliance requirements are met.
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail, documenting all mailings and handling certified mail when needed.
- Maintain organized, complete records for each client through accurate data entry and filing practices.
- Collaborate with internal team members to identify viable client opportunities and assist with client benefit projections.
- Serve as the firm’s registered Texas Senior Property Tax Consultant, sponsoring and supervising registered property tax consultants in compliance with TDLR requirements.
- Mentor and train property tax consultants, reviewing their work and supporting their development toward independent client responsibility.
Role Competencies
- Critical Thinking: Identifies critical relationships in information
- Detail-Oriented: Demonstrates concern for thoroughness and accuracy
- Effective Communication: Listens and clearly presents information
- Emotional Intelligence: Recognizes emotions in typical situations and their effects on self and others.
- Project Management: Manages well defined projects
Role Qualifications
Required
- At least two years of hands-on multistate BPP property tax experience in consulting, corporate tax, or a comparable role, including return preparation and assessment review.
- Practical experience with Freeport applications and BPP exemptions, including gathering documentation and evaluating eligibility.
- Working knowledge of multistate BPP taxability, valuation, exemptions, filing requirements, and administrative appeal procedures; ability to research and apply state and local rules nationwide.
- Strong Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations, and analysis of large asset or inventory datasets.
- Ability to manage multiple accounts and overlapping deadlines, exercise sound judgment, and maintain accurate records with appropriate review.
- Demonstrated experience handling direct client communications, leading calls, and explaining technical tax matters clearly; strong writing, responsiveness, and follow-through.
- Active Texas Property Tax Consultant license or registration appropriate for BPP consulting is required at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
- Ability to work full time from the Dallas office during regular business hours, with occasional travel and additional hours during peak filing and appeal periods as needed.
Preferred
- Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred.
- Certified Member of the Institute (CMI) designation from the Institute for Professionals in Taxation.
- Experience with PTMS, including data entry, reporting, and deadline tracking.
- Experience supervising or mentoring property tax consultants.
Benefits & Perks
- Health, dental, & vision insurance
- Pet Wellness (Wagmo)
- Voluntary STD benefits and company-paid LTD
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Supplemental Benefits (Accident, Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Illness)
- Savings Marketplace – discounts on hotels, flights, movie tickets, electronics and more
- 401(k) with employer match
- 4 weeks of PTO
- 9 paid holidays & Summer Fridays
- Wellness programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Team-building events and social outings
- Clear career path and advancement opportunities
EEO Statement
McGuire Sponsel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Tax Senior Associate Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Weaver28
- BDO13
- Deloitte11
- Carr, Riggs & Ingram8
- Baker Tilly Canada7
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing49
- Consulting & Professional Services35
- Investment & Asset Management7
- Technology & Software5
- Energy2
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax senior associate jobs across Texas.
- Active CPA license issued or recognized by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
- Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, taxation, or a closely related field
- Two to four years of public accounting or corporate tax experience
- Proficiency in tax compliance software such as Thomson Reuters or CCH Axcess
- Experience preparing or reviewing federal and state corporate income tax returns
- Strong working knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting and deferred tax concepts
Tax Senior Associate Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax senior associate in Texas?
Most employers require a CPA license issued or recognized by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, which oversees licensure in the state. Candidates typically complete a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting with the required credit hours, pass all four sections of the Uniform CPA Exam, and accumulate experience in public accounting or corporate tax. Starting in a staff or associate tax role at a Texas public accounting firm or corporate tax department is the most direct path to the senior associate level.
How much do tax senior associates make in Texas?
Tax senior associates in Texas earn a median of about $80,920 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $53,380 for the lowest 10% to over $132,040 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax senior associates in Texas?
Employers hiring tax senior associates in Texas right now include Weaver, BDO, and Deloitte, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's density of energy, technology, and financial services companies means both Big Four firms and large corporate tax departments maintain steady hiring throughout the year.
Which Texas cities have the most tax senior associate jobs?
Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth have the most tax senior associate openings in Texas. Houston's concentration of energy and petrochemical corporate headquarters drives the largest share of in-house tax roles, while Dallas anchors Big Four and regional firm offices serving financial services and retail clients, and Austin's expanding technology sector has added significant corporate tax headcount over the past several years.
Are there remote tax senior associate jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields, since tax compliance and advisory work is largely document-driven and software-based. About 54% of tax senior associate openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well the role adapts to distributed work. Federal corporate tax compliance and tax provision work tend to be the most remote-friendly specialties, while state and local tax roles that require close coordination with Texas auditors or local entities more often require in-office presence.
How can I get hired as a tax senior associate in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is joining a Big Four or large regional firm in Texas, such as Grant Thornton or BDO, through their campus recruiting programs, which hire accounting graduates directly into associate tax roles. Completing the CPA exam before or shortly after starting gives candidates a clear edge in competitive Texas markets. Lateral moves from adjacent roles like audit associate, financial analyst, or accounting staff are also common ways into a tax career. Building experience in corporate tax software and federal return preparation from day one accelerates the move toward senior associate.
Where can I find and apply to tax senior associate jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to tax senior associate jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the Texas market. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly to each one.
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