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[Apply on Westlake Corporation’s careers site →](https://www.westlaketalent.com/tax-specialist-part-time-contract-entry-level-recent-graduates-encouraged-to-apply/job/5A4428B6614C424D645CEF6A29A0E969) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Westlake Corporation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westlake-corporation/) / Tax Specialist (Part-Time Contract) - Entry Level; Recent Graduates Encouraged to Apply ## Job description ### SUMMARY Westlake’s Tax department is looking for a part-time tax specialist to support the Corporate Tax team. This position will be approximately 25-30 hours per week working on project-oriented work assignments. This assignment will provide exposure to areas of direct and indirect taxation, including federal, state and local, and international tax return preparation, including tax research as needed. ### DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May include, but are not limited to, the following: Assist with compilation of data and various projects related to federal, foreign, state, and local tax returns, payments, and tax provisions. Assist with preparation of federal income tax returns for various Westlake subsidiaries included in the federal tax return, state income/franchise tax returns for these entities, and any additional tax compliance as needed (such as amended returns, tax refund claims, etc.), all using applicable tax software; consult with Corporate and Business Unit Accounting groups as part of this function. Prepare, update, and maintain separate tax depreciation schedules for all companies for return filing and tax provision purposes, and for current and future tax estimates, using tax depreciation software. Assist with other miscellaneous tax returns such as GST, sales and use, property for various Westlake subsidiaries. Assistance in tax research and planning and occasional assistance on special tax projects, as assigned. Comply with all Company policies and procedures. Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND ### QUALIFICATIONS Proficient in Microsoft Excel and have intermediate skills in MS Word and MS PowerPoint. Undergraduate preferred in Accounting Experience with any of the following applications is preferred: SAP, BPC, and OneSourc. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required. Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Houston, TX, United States of America - Employment type: Part-time[Apply on Westlake Corporation’s careers site →](https://www.westlaketalent.com/tax-specialist-part-time-contract-entry-level-recent-graduates-encouraged-to-apply/job/5A4428B6614C424D645CEF6A29A0E969) ## Hiring at Westlake Corporation - Open jobs: 288 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 12, 2026 [All Westlake Corporation jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westlake-corporation/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Westlake Corporation ### [Accounting Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westlake-corporation/jobs/42a6a890dd6ce5cbaa93/) Houston, TX, United States of America ### [Associate Director, Treasury Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westlake-corporation/jobs/8e8e4f26e816ed1580f9/) Houston, TX, United States of America ### [Auditor II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westlake-corporation/jobs/27f4a943eaa01523553d/) Houston, TX, United States of America ### [Director - Finance, Siding, Trim & Windows](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westlake-corporation/jobs/e2e636189ec45a3637db/) Houston, TX, United States of America ### [Director – Finance, Chlorovinyls](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westlake-corporation/jobs/fe61cf2f40a40f0dfce9/) Houston, TX, United States of America ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Lead Senior Tax Accountant - State Tax Compliance](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/522b2fc73630f63c2023/) Lockheed Martin · Bethesda, MD ### [Senior Tax Analyst, Tax Planning](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/2b016d19fb36d9436727/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America ### [Senior Tax Accountant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/25964f372da9c8c22fd6/) Lockheed Martin · Bethesda, MD ### [Lead Tax Analyst (Hybrid)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aegon/jobs/30e645b6e6c13981d848/) Aegon · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ### [Senior Tax Accountant (Hybrid)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aegon/jobs/706cc082c761b2b96eaf/) Aegon · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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