Full-Time

Sales and Use Tax Senior Manager

Merit Advisors

Merit Advisors

51-200 employees

Property and sales tax consulting, appraisals

No salary listed

Dallas, TX, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Accounting (1)

Get referred to Merit Advisors

See people who can refer or advise you

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
  • A minimum of 6 years of state and local tax experience with a focus on indirect sales and use tax compliance and consulting.
  • A fundamental understanding of state tax laws and regulations.
  • The ability to maintain high standards of accuracy and organization.
  • The ability to meet deadlines.
  • Confidence in negotiation.
  • Critical thinking and the ability to recognize discrepancies.
  • The ability to communicate difficult and complicated topics clearly and simply.
  • Technical expertise applicable to varied client issues and needs, with creative and insightful analysis.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • The ability to build strong internal and external working relationships.
  • Effective time management and task prioritization.
  • The proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop staff.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage multiple complex sales and use tax engagements.
  • Develop and implement innovative tax planning strategies for clients.
  • Monitor and communicate changes in state tax laws and regulations.
  • Provide clear and comprehensive written communications on key tax issues to the firm and clients.
  • Mentor and develop Associates and Senior Associates, enhancing their technical and client service skills.
  • Cultivate strong client relationships and deliver exceptional client service.
Desired Qualifications
  • CPA, CMI, or JD.
  • Strong relationship management and practice development skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to attract new clients and expand services to existing clients.

Merit Advisors is a full-service tax and valuation firm that helps businesses manage and reduce their tax obligations. It provides property tax, sales and use tax, severance tax, economic development consulting, and appraisal and valuation services. A multidisciplinary team of engineers, appraisal/valuation experts, and tax professionals analyzes liabilities, ensures compliance, and identifies tax recovery opportunities for clients ranging from public companies to small businesses. The firm’s goal is to minimize tax liabilities, maximize recoveries, and reduce administrative burden while delivering practical guidance across multiple states with offices in several markets.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Gainesville, Florida

Founded

1998

Get referred to Merit Advisors

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Merit launched ELITE Invitational in June 2026, creating a higher-margin executive network.
  • The 2026 website highlights trapped-value work, showing demand for cash-recovery services.
  • Its six-office Texas-Oklahoma platform supports cross-selling property, sales, use, and severance tax services.

What critics are saying

  • Energy downturns hit severance and property-tax demand quickly, compressing 2026 consulting budgets.
  • A Houston Katy office and Texas-heavy footprint concentrate exposure to regional client losses.
  • Specialized tax advisory faces commoditization if larger firms bundle cheaper compliance software.

What makes Merit Advisors unique

  • Merit Advisors calls itself America’s largest energy-focused specialty tax firm, June 2026.
  • Its 2026 office footprint spans Dallas, Houston, Midland, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Gainesville.
  • CEO Tony Kroschewsky fronted the 2026 ELITE Invitational, signaling deep energy-tax industry access.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Company Social Events

Professional Development Budget

Training Programs

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

PR Newswire
Feb 1st, 2022
Merit Advisors Enters into Letter of Intent to Acquire Stancil Property Tax, Adding Industry Experts and Expanding its Local Footprint

/PRNewswire/ -- Merit Advisors, LLC announced today the execution of a letter of intent to acquire Houston, Texas-based Stancil Property Tax. As a result of...