Tax Specialist - U.S. Federal & State Income Tax Compliance

For oil & gas exploration and production companies worldwide, Superior Energy Services is an oilfield products and services company with global reach, financial stability and mature safety and core values platforms. Through its portfolio of premier rental and well servicing brands, Superior provides customers with robust inventory, expedient delivery, engineered solutions and expert consultative service — all delivered with enterprise-wide Shared Core Values for safe, sustainable operations and corporate citizenship. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any job applicant because of race, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   

SESI Corporate, LLC is currently seeking a Tax Specialist - U.S. Federal & State Income Tax Compliance to join our team in Houston, TX (On-Site 5 days).

Duties and Responsibilities:

U.S Federal Income Tax Compliance

• Prepare U.S. federal income tax returns (Form 1120)
• Prepare book-to-tax adjustments and M-1/M-3 reconciliations
• Calculate taxable income and support deductions and credits
• Prepare estimated tax calculations and extensions
• Maintain audit-ready workpapers within tax software

U.S State & Local Income/Franchise Tax

• Prepare multi-state income and franchise tax returns using tax software
• Assist with apportionment calculations and nexus determinations
• Prepare state modifications and track NOLs and credits
• Ensure consistency of state data across systems

U.S. International Reporting Support

• Assist with Forms 1118, 5471, 5472, 8858
• Support FTC, E&P, Subpart F, and GILTI calculations
• Coordinate foreign entity data collection

Tax Provision Support (ASC 740)

• Prepare return-to-provision adjustments
• Assist with current and deferred tax calculations
• Support ETR analysis and documentation

Tax Technology & Data Management

• Use ONESOURCE, Corptax, Alteryx for compliance and analytics
• Extract and validate data from ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)
• Assist in automation and process improvements
• Maintain data integrity across tax systems

Tax Audit & Controversy Support

• Assist with audits and IDR responses
• Compile documentation supporting tax positions
• Maintain audit trackers

Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Identify efficiency improvements and automation opportunities
• Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and IT
• Support data governance initiatives

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance; CPA preferred

Experience: 5– 10  years in federal/state tax compliance

Technical Skills: ASC 740, tax software, ERP systems, Excel

Core Competencies: Analytical skills, attention to detail, communication

Excellent Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Matching 401(k)