Tax Analyst

Overview

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position through 2/11/2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time).

Chevron is seeking an experienced State Income & Franchise Tax Audit Analyst to be responsible for managing and supporting state income and franchise tax audits across multiple jurisdictions.

• Lead and manage state income and franchise tax audits from notice through resolution, including information document requests (IDRs), fieldwork, protests, and closing agreements
• Prepare, review, and submit audit responses, schedules, work papers, and supporting documentation
• Analyze audit adjustments related to apportionment, filing methodology, nexus, income sourcing, NOLs, credits, intercompany transactions, and unitary issues
• Coordinate directly with state taxing authorities, auditors, and appeals divisions

• Partner with tax compliance and tax accounting, to ensure consistent positions across returns, provisions, and audits
• Coordinate with internal state tax legal team on complex audit matters and controversy strategy
• Review state income and franchise tax returns as needed

• Maintain detailed audit trackers, issue logs, and risk assessments
• Identify opportunities to improve audit readiness, documentation standards, and process efficiency
• Support internal controls and SOX‑related documentation as applicable

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in state income and franchise tax audits and tax compliance
  • Corporate tax department, public accounting (State & Local), or state taxing authority experience preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of:
  • Multistate apportionment and allocation
  • ASC 740 concepts as they relate to audit adjustments
  • Nexus, combined reporting, and filing methodologies
• Demonstrated experience managing audits independently and resolving complex issues

• Master’s in taxation
• Experience with large, multistate or multinational taxpayers
• Ability to research and interpret state income and franchise tax statutes, regulations, rulings, and case law across multiple jurisdictions
• Familiarity with tax compliance and provision software (e.g., Corp Tax, Alteryx, Excel advanced modeling)

• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication for audit defense and technical positions
• Ability to manage multiple audits and deadlines simultaneously
• Professional judgment, discretion, and the ability to negotiate audit outcomes
• High attention to detail with a practical, risk‑based mindset

Relocation is not offered for this role.

Expatriate assignments will not be considered. Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.