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RyanConsultant, Severance Tax/Royalty
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Before you apply
LocationHouston TX
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
ExperienceUp to 2 yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 6, 2026 · 4w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Business Analytics, Business Computer Information Systems, Statistics or other degree with Master's in Business Discipline or JD
Must have 9 Accounting hours or substitute technical courses for accounting hours with a 3.0 GPA or higher
Major GPA of 3.25 or higher
Zero to two years audit or tax related experience
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research
Valid driver's license required
Independent travel requirement: Up to 10-20%
Skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Internet navigation
research
Benefits
Hybrid work options
Generous PTO
Paid parental leave
Gym membership reimbursement
Benefits day one
401(k) match
Tuition reimbursement
Fertility assistance
Paid sabbatical
Why Ryan?
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Hybrid Work Options
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Award-Winning Culture
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Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
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14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
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Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
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Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
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401K with Employer Match
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Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
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Fertility Assistance Program
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Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service
About the role
The Severance Tax Consultant (“Consultant”) works with the team to identify severance tax incentives and deductions in order to reduce overall severance tax liabilities for our clients. The Consultant will gain an understanding of the mechanics of severance taxes on a multistate basis. This includes, but is not limited to, incentive research and analysis, proficient utilization of databases, and performing detailed reconciliations and calculations.
Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results
People:
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Create a positive team experience.
Client:
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Performs fieldwork at client site to review support documentation necessary to substantiate incentive applications and refund claims.
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Communicates and interacts with clients and external contacts at Regulatory and Taxing Authorities.
Value:
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Researches and analyzes state severance tax issues and communicates to management.
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Gathers data, performs data entry, and performs detailed calculations.
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Works with data and software in Microsoft® Access and Excel in order to prepare refund claims.
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Performs company research for utilization in proposal and prospect development initiatives.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Business Analytics, Business Computer Information Systems, Statistics or other degree with Master’s in Business Discipline or JD. Must have 9 Accounting hours or substitute technical courses for accounting hours with a 3.0 GPA or higher, and a Major GPA of 3.25 or higher. Zero to two years audit or tax related experience.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid driver’s license required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment:
• Standard indoor working environment.
• Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.
• Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm in person and via e-mail and telephone.
• Position requires regular interaction with clients and interface with external vendors in person and via e-mail and telephone.
• Independent travel requirement: Up to 10-20%.
Legal
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran