Tax Specialist (Part-Time Contract)
Westlake
Houston, TXFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- TaxSalesGSTExcelMicrosoft Office
- Nice to have
- AccountingSAP
- Work
- On-site in Houston
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Nov 4, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Westlake's Tax department is seeking a part-time tax specialist to support the Corporate Tax team. This role involves approximately 25-30 hours per week with project-oriented work assignments, offering exposure to direct and indirect taxation, including federal, state, local, and international tax return preparation and tax research.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with data compilation for federal, foreign, state, and local tax returns, payments, and tax provisions.
- Support the preparation of federal income tax returns for Westlake subsidiaries, state income/franchise tax returns, and other tax compliance needs, consulting with Corporate and Business Unit Accounting groups.
- Prepare, update, and maintain separate tax depreciation schedules for all companies using tax depreciation software for return filing, tax provision purposes, and future tax estimates.
- Aid in the preparation of miscellaneous tax returns such as GST, sales and use, and property for various Westlake subsidiaries.
- Provide assistance with tax research, planning, and special tax projects.
- Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.
- Support continuous improvement and operational excellence by identifying improvement opportunities and contributing to project teams.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
- Intermediate skills in MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
- Preferred experience with: SAP, BPC, and OneSource.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree preferred in Accounting.