Tax Specialist Jobs in Alaska

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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Corporate Tax Manager

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 4 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 4 days ago

The Corporate Tax Manager oversees numerous federal, state, and local tax matters, and property tax....

Exempt Organizations Tax Manager

  • Juneau, AK
  • 6 days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 6 days ago

As a Tax Manager, you will: Provide clients with tax compliance and consulting services related to protecting their tax-exempt status Prepare and/or review tax returns for exempt organizations and their...

Remote Tax Professional

  • Juneau, AK
  • 7 days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 7 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 Associate: Financial Services

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 10 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 10 days ago

Associate to join our Business Tax Services practice....

Tax Manager

  • Houston, AK
  • 13 days ago
  • Houston, AK
  • 13 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....

Exempt Organizations Tax Senior Manager

  • Juneau, AK
  • 13 days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 13 days ago

As a Tax Senior Manager, you will: Provide clients with tax compliance and consulting services related to protecting their tax-exempt status Prepare and/or review tax returns for exempt organizations...

Corporate Income Tax Auditor 1/2/3 (PCN 04-6074)

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 15 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 15 days ago

, or tax....

Corporate Income Tax Auditor 4 (PCN 04-3088)

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 15 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 15 days ago

We also provide technical tax support to other groups and perform a variety of other projects that include drafting regulations and researching issues for tax legislation....

Tax Associate

  • Palmer, AK
  • 16 days ago
  • Palmer, AK
  • 16 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,...

Senior International Tax Manager

  • Juneau, AK
  • 16 days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 16 days ago

Intangible Income (FDII), Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT), E&P tax pools, and Foreign Tax Credits (FTC) Manage U.S. international federal tax compliance, provision, and planning and assist with...

Remote Work

Tax Senior (C-Corp/ASC 740) - Any Location

  • Juneau, AK
  • 18 days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 18 days ago

As a Tax Senior, you will: Review and prepare federal and multi-state tax returns; experience with C-Corps and ASC 740 tax provisions highly desirable Research fundamental tax issues using online tools...

Corporate Tax Manager - Hybrid Office Schedule!

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 21 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 21 days ago

of income tax provisions, income tax reporting, estimated tax payments and various other projects....

Federal Tax Manager, Alternative Investments - Remote Option

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 25 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 25 days ago

professionals/assistants working on client projects Assess tax impact on clients of rules and law changes, develop tax arguments to support conclusions and make recommendations to clients Facilitate...

Remote Work

Corporate Tax Manager (Anchorage)

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 30+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 30+ days ago

The Corporate Tax Manager oversees numerous federal, state, and local tax matters, and property tax....

Tax Professional I

  • Juneau, AK
  • 30+ days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 30+ 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,...

Demographic Data for Alaska

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Alaska

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Alaska offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.4%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
5.4%
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 Alaska
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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