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Hours Full-time
Location Tyler, Texas

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Job Description
Company Overview:

Founded in 1965, Mewbourne Oil Company is a leading privately held oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Tyler, Texas. With operations across the Permian and Anadarko Basins, the company has grown into one of the nation's largest and most stable independent E&P organizations. Mewbourne is recognized for its commitment to its people, operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable long-term growth.


Job Summary:Oil and Gas Indirect Tax Compliance is responsible for overseeing and administration of indirect tax compliance within Mewbourne Oil Company. This position requires a strong understanding of tax regulations as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team. It is a critical role in ensuring the company maintains compliance with all applicable tax laws.


Responsibilities:
  • Handle the day-to-day tax compliance and planning activities and provide expert tax guidance.
  • Prepare Sales/Use or Gross Receipts tax returns ensuring compliance with state, and local tax laws and regulations. New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
  • Ad Valorem Taxes. Work with internal and external teams to file, pay and allocate to property level. New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
  • Motor Fuels Tax. New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
  • Federal Excise Tax.
  • Prepare and file tax returns ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations. 
  • Familiarity with state, federal, and other royalty regulations is preferred.
  • Manage relationships with external tax authorities and state agencies, including representing the company in audits and negotiations.
  • Conduct detailed evaluations and audits to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize tax liability and maximize tax savings.
  • Stay current on changes in tax laws, regulatory statues and regulations. Communicate and provide guidance on those changes as needed.
  • Review state tax regulations to ensure compliance and all incentives and exemptions are being properly accounted for and applied.


Required Skills:
  • 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry preferred
  • Experience with tax compliance in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas preferred
  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting required
  • CPA Certification preferred
  • Strong technical skills in indirect tax compliance, particularly in the oil and gas industry
  • Experience in both public and private company environment preferred 
  • Ability to analyze and apply tax accounting literature and guidance to complex accounting transactions
  • Proficient user of Excel, including macros and pivot tables highly preferred 


Benefits:

A comprehensive benefits package is provided, including health insurance and a competitive retirement plan.


Schedule:

Predominantly Monday – Friday, office-based.

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Posting ID: 1307638075 Posted: 2026-10-25 Job Title: Indirect Tax Specialist
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