Tax Technologist

At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today’s greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest.

The Sr. Tax Technologist, working under limited supervision, conducts and documents complex tax accounting projects, analyzes financial data, and implements best practices to minimize liabilities and improve departmental efficiency. They support data visualization and reporting, automate tax processes using tools like Python and SQL, and performs both Ad Valorem tax compliance and Indirect Tax systems maintenance. The role also documents process flows and identifies opportunities for automation and process improvement within the tax function.

EDUCATION

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, or Marketing or commensurate experience required
• A minimum of 12-hours in accounting or finance are required
• A minor in Management Information Systems or commensurate experience is required
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare Ad Valorem tax renditions, including preparation of supporting detail work papers and schedules
• Perform implementation, configuration, and optimization of indirect tax databases, software applications, and programming
• Gather and interpret tax-relevant data from Devon’s financial and operational reporting systems and applications
• Assist in extracting, organizing, and preparing tax data from various internal and external sources using ETL tools, LLM, and agentic AI
• Download and organize transaction information, such as invoices, to support sales/use tax audits and refund claims
• Support the creation and maintenance of data visualizations and reports, collaborating with Corporate Reporting & Analytics Operations as needed
• Develop and maintain scripts or software tools (e.g., Python, SQL) to automate tax processes under supervision
• Maintain and troubleshoot Indirect Tax databases and systems
• Document process flows and help identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
• Ensure accuracy in data collection and reporting to support tax compliance
• Provide support and training to tax teams on new technologies and tools
• Stay informed about technology trends relevant to the tax field
• Communicate data-related matters with tax teams and IT to support alignment of technology initiatives
• Participate in Accounting & Tax Technology team projects and as
• assist with special assignments as needed
  
  

Other Requirements

• Experience with Agentic AI, Alteryx, AI, Databricks, PowerBI, SAP S/4HANA, SSMS, or a combination is preferred
• At least 4 years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or tax
• Self-motivated and thrives in collaborative team settings and can work independently
• Communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Welcomes constructive feedback and review of tax workpapers, renditions, and returns
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
• Embraces continuous improvement, innovation, and challenges existing processes
• Maintains adaptability, curiosity, and a passion for learning across all workstreams
• Actively seeks feedback and opportunities for professional and technical growth
• Requires a minimum of four days per week on-site presence at the Oklahoma City headquarters office
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
  
  

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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