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.

- ATLAS CPAs & Advisory
- Lubbock, TX
- 2 days ago
- ATLAS CPAs & Advisory
- Lubbock, TX
- 2 days ago
CMMS, a divsion ATLAS is seeking a Tax Manager to join for our Amarillo location....
Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account....
The Corporate Tax Manager oversees numerous federal, state, and local tax matters, and property tax....
The primary responsibility of this position is to assist in the management of US indirect tax matters including compliance, audits, and opportunities within sales/use tax and property tax....

- Sudina Search, LLC
- Elkridge, MD
- 6 days ago
- Sudina Search, LLC
- Elkridge, MD
- 6 days ago
Tax Planning & Consulting: Provide income tax consulting to optimize NOL utilization and minimize state income tax liabilities....

- ATLAS CPAs & Advisory
- Englewood, CO
- 12 days ago
- ATLAS CPAs & Advisory
- Englewood, CO
- 12 days ago
The Denver ATLAS location is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to join our team!...
Hands-on data collection and property tax return processing experience is required. Strong knowledge of state and local property tax laws required....
Senior International Tax Analyst - Hybrid, Charlotte, NC
- Edgemoor, SC
- 27 days ago
- Edgemoor, SC
- 27 days ago
During tax due dates, all Tax team members are to be fully onsite....
Senior International Tax Manager - Hybrid, Charlotte, NC
- Mount Holly, NC
- 27 days ago
- Mount Holly, NC
- 27 days ago
Experience with international tax laws and compliance, U.S. Corporate Income Tax Law, and general knowledge of ASC-740. Itd be great if you also have: Masters degree in Tax or JD....
Position Summary The Sr Payroll Tax Specialist will provide support between new division partners and internal tax departments....
The Tax Senior Manager is responsible for overseeing all outsourced income tax compliance and tax planning functions for the Company....
Position Summary The Payroll Tax Specialis t is responsible for various federal and state tax compliance and related tax research associated with the Payroll industry....
Principal Tax Associate, Federal Tax Planning & Controversy
- McLean, VA
- 90+ days ago
- McLean, VA
- 90+ days ago
McLean, VA: $117,300 - $133,900 for Principal Tax Specialist Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary...
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in tax preparation. In-depth knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations. Proficiency in tax preparation software and accounting systems....
Utilize tax preparation software, preferably Lacerte, though experience with other tax software will be considered....
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- OneSource
- Corporate Tax
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- Enrolled Agent
- Commerce Clearing House
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- Property Tax
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- Venture Capital
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- Client Relationships
- Taxes
- Private Equity
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- Customer Retention
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- Finance
- Strategy Development
- Interviewing
- Auditing
- High School Diploma
- Retail
- Consulting
- Microsoft Outlook
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