Tax Senior Associate Jobs in Dallas, TX

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.