Tax Specialist Jobs in Madison, AL

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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Tax Professional I

  • Decatur, AL (11 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Decatur, AL (11 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 4 hours ago

Conduct tax interviews with clients face to face and through virtual tools - video, phone, chat, email Prepare complete and accurate tax returns Generate business growth, increase client retention,...

Remote Tax Professional

  • Hazel Green, AL (23 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hazel Green, AL (23 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 3 days ago

CPA or Enrolled Agent certification Experience completing complex tax returns 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax Experience conducting virtual tax interviews that create...

Remote Work

Tax Senior

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 3 days ago

Tax Senior Responsibilities: Review and manage tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current tax laws. Provide strategic tax planning and consulting to clients....

Tax Manager

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 3 days ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Research, review, and organize tax documents Maintain tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Oversee, train, and mentor tax professionals Business development...

Tax Senior Manager - Private Equity (East Coast Region)

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 4 days ago

Training, mentoring, and supervising Tax Consultants, Tax Seniors, and Tax Managers, and being heavily involved in the recruitment process....

Tax Associate

  • Decatur, AL (11 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Decatur, AL (11 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 4 days ago

Conduct tax interviews with clients face to face and through virtual tools - video, phone, chat, email Prepare complete and accurate tax returns Generate business growth, increase client retention,...

Tax Manager

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 7 days ago

, and corporate tax returns Develop and maintain client relationships Manage and train tax associates Assist with tax consulting and research Skills: 5-7 years of strong tax experience Bachelors or...

Entry-Level Tax Preparer

  • Hazel Green, AL (23 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hazel Green, AL (23 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 7 days ago

Entry-Level Tax Preparer at Jackson Hewitt Entry-Level Tax Preparer at Jackson Hewitt in Hazel Green, Alabama Posted in General Business 4 days ago....

Experienced Tax Preparer

  • Athens, AL (18 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Athens, AL (18 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 7 days ago

Leverage your tax expertise, business background, and knowledge of tax laws to propel you to the next level....

Block Advisors Tax Advisor

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 8 days ago

Build year-round client relationships Provide tax preparation, tax audit support and tax planning year-round Create confidence in our clients by conducing tax interviews face to face and through virtual...

Tax Manager

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 9 days ago

Minimum of 5-7 years of tax experience in public accounting, preferably in international tax compliance, or corporate tax. Minimum of 1-2 years of income tax return review experience....

Tax Associate

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 15 days ago

and other tax-related matters Filing tax returns on paper or electronically on behalf of clients Staying current on IRS and state and local tax rules and regulations and ensuring full compliance Assisting...

Tax Manager

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 15 days ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Lead and manage tax compliance, reporting, and filing processes for clients. Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities....

Tax Manager

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 17 days ago

of tax experience in public accounting, preferably in international tax compliance....

Tax Director-Huntsville

  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL (15 miles from Madison, AL)
  • 17 days ago

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking a Tax Director for their Tax Department. We are a Top 100 CPA Firm and have been one continuous entity since 1918....

Demographic Data for Madison, AL

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Madison, AL

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Madison, AL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.4%
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 in Madison, AL
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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