Tax Specialist Jobs

A Tax Specialist in the accounting industry is responsible for preparing, filing, and ensuring the accuracy of an organization's or individual's tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations, and providing advice on tax related matters. They research, analyze, interpret, and apply tax laws, regulations, and court decisions to help optimize tax savings and minimize tax liabilities. Their duties also include identifying tax savings opportunities, developing tax strategies, and assisting with audits and tax litigations.

The skills required for a Tax Specialist include excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, a thorough understanding of tax laws and regulations, and proficiency in tax software and databases. They should have excellent communication skills to effectively interact with clients, colleagues, and tax authorities. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Tax Coach (CTC) certification would be advantageous. Prior roles that can lead to a Tax Specialist position include Tax Accountant, Tax Analyst, or Tax Associate.

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LCW CPAs

Supervisor OR Manager, Tax & Accounting

Position: Supervisor or Manager | Tax & Accounting Services Location: Lawrence, MA About LCW CPAs: LCW CPAs is a locally owned and operated firm in Lawrence, Massachusetts, committed to protecting...

ATLAS CPAs & Advisory

Tax Manager

ATLAS Navigators is an accounting, tax and consulting firm that is looking for someone who fits our culture, vision, work ethic and team. ATLAS stands for Advisors That Listen And Serve and our...

Senior Tax Manager CPA (Hybrid)

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 3 days ago

About Us: Timonier Wealth Beyond Financial is a leading financial advisory firm dedicated to providing comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services. Our mission is to enhance...

Strategic Employment Partners

Tax Manager

A dynamic CPA firm in Southern California is seeking a Tax Manager to join their team. This company is based outside of Del Mar but the role is fully remote. In this role, you would be responsible...

Remote Work
Records In Order

Tax Specialist (Remote)

Review of client and bookkeeper-prepared QBD and QBO using our Year-end Checklist, finalize as tax-ready. Prepare JE's to update as needed, remit change files/JEs. After approval, prepare business...

Remote Work

Hybrid-Remote Role Exceptional Base Comp + Bonus 100% Employer Pd Benefits For Employee Are you eyeing your current role and wondering where the ladder to the top disappeared to? Promised a fast...

Benaiah Consulting Group, LLC

Tax Manager

Proficiency in tax research and preparation methodologies. Ability to manage multiple priorities Passion for helping small businesses succeed....

Remote Work

Our client is a dynamic and growing CPA firm serving a diverse clientele across the United States and internationally. They provide comprehensive tax, audit, and advisory services to individuals...

Tax Manager - public accounting (Hybrid)

  • Miami, FL
  • 9 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 9 days ago

Public accounting CPA Tax Manager with heavy experience with partnerships and HNW individuals, including international investments and foreign businesses.

ATLAS CPAs & Advisory

Senior Tax Manager

ATLAS Navigators is an accounting, tax and consulting firm that is looking for someone who fits our culture, vision, work ethic and team. ATLAS stands for Advisors That Listen And Serve and our...

Job Description You chart the course; we help you lift off. At YHB, we aren't limited by small-firm constraints or stuck in the big-firm mentality. Our culture is based on relationships between...

YHB | CPAs & Consultants

Tax Manager - Construction (Hybrid)

You chart the course; we help you lift off! At YHB, we aren't limited by small-firm constraints or stuck in the big-firm mentality. Our culture is based on relationships — between our teams and...

YHB | CPAs & Consultants

Tax Supervisor (Hybrid)

Job Description You chart the course; we help you lift off. At YHB, we aren't limited by small-firm constraints or stuck in the big-firm mentality. Our culture is based on relationships between...

Senior International Tax Manager - Hybrid, Charlotte, NC 1

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 7 days ago

Corporate Income Tax Law, and general knowledge of ASC-740. Itd be great if you also have: Masters degree in Tax or JD....

Tax Manager, Tax Compliance and Reporting

  • Richmond, VA
  • 23 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 23 days ago

to have Working knowledge of federal and multi-state tax compliance process Basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and ASC 740 CPA, CPA eligible, or interest in CPA...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs Nationwide

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.5%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
5.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.4%
Doctorate Degree
2.6%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Tax Specialists
None
27.3%
1-2 years
22.7%
Less than 1 year
18.2%
2-4 years
18.2%
4-6 years
9.1%
6-8 years
4.5%


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