Tax Specialist Jobs in District of Columbia

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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Senior Tax Analyst, Tax Research & Content

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago

Tax Research & Content Analyst The Sr....

Tax Auditor 2

  • Washington, DC
  • 23 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 23 hours ago

This Is What You Need To Qualify Tax Auditor 1 - ($4,833.00 - $7,407.00) Four years of work experience in tax compliance, tax preparation, tax auditing, audit defense, professional accounting, providing...

Tax Senior

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 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

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 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 Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 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...

International Tax, Manager, Value Chain Alignment

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

team Supervising Senior and Tax Consultants The Team At Deloitte Tax LLP, our International Tax team helps multinational clients with their global tax planning and compliance needs....

Senior Consultant, Tax Controversy

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications Required 3+ years of tax experience 1 to 2 years of federal tax experience Experience in corporate and partnership tax Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related...

Tax Manager Software Implementation

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Experience with tax software implementation and technology-driven tax solutions. Strong knowledge of tax provision (ASC 740), GAAP, and compliance best practices....

Tax Preparer/ Bookkeeper/ Accountant

  • Chevy Chase, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Chevy Chase, DC
  • 4 days ago

opening for qualified bookkeeper /accountant with few years of good hands-on experience with Quickbooks desktop data entry, bank recs, journal entries and payroll, and data entry for personal taxes...

Tax Preparer

  • DC
  • 6 days ago
  • DC
  • 6 days ago

Tax Preparer needed through April 15 for Olney, Md CPA firm. Evening (5pm-9pm) and Weekend (9am-9pm)Hours available. Prior Tax Prep Experience desired. Please send resume....

Exempt Organizations Tax Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 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...

Commercial Account Manager- Tax

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago

Our industry-leading products and services include highly specialized information-enabled software and tools for legal, tax, accounting and compliance professionals combined with the world's most global...

Tax Professional I

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 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,...

Asset & Wealth Management Tax Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago

These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions....

Asset & Wealth Management - Tax Senior Associate

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago

These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions....

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in District of Columbia

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
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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