Tax Specialist Jobs in Powder Springs, GA

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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Sr. Payroll Tax Analyst

  • Atlanta, GA (20 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA (20 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 4 hours ago

Under general direction, the Senior Payroll Tax Analyst will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness in processing employer and employee tax contributions and reconciliations of...

Sr Specialist Tax

  • Atlanta, GA (20 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA (20 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 16 hours ago

Job Description: This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered Overall Purpose: Support...

Customer Experience Sales & Use Tax Specialist

  • Kennesaw, GA (11 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kennesaw, GA (11 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 1 day ago

The Sales & Use Tax Specialist will have established a proven track record of success in prior sales and use tax roles....

Tax Senior Manager, Core Tax Services

  • Atlanta, GA (20 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA (20 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: The Core Tax Services Senior Manager is responsible for advising clients on the tax implications of their business objections, evaluating and selecting alternative actions to lessen...

Tax Senior Manager - Real Estate Tax - (East Region City Locations)

  • Atlanta, GA (20 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA (20 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Are you a strategic and creative federal tax professional who likes solving complex federal tax issues? Do you have experience serving real estate owners and operators? Are you a...

Tax Senior - Real Estate Tax (East Region Office Locations)

  • Atlanta, GA (20 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA (20 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Partnerships. Subchapter K. REITS. Consulting for major players. Are you looking for an opportunity to help develop and use the latest tax technologies in the real estate industry...

Tax Manager - Real Estate Tax (East Region City Locations)

  • Atlanta, GA (20 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA (20 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Are you a strategic and creative federal tax professional who likes solving complex federal tax issues? Do you have experience serving real estate owners and operators? Are you a...

Sales, Use & Excise Tax Manager

  • Atlanta, GA (20 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (20 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 2 days ago

Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page. Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision...

Tax Senior Associate

  • Atlanta, GA (20 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (20 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 2 days ago

CBIZ, Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory,...

Tax Manager

  • Union City, GA (23 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Union City, GA (23 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 3 days ago

A well-respected client is seeking a TAX MANAGER in their firm. Are you an experienced individual with a knack for numbers? Then look no further, because we have the perfect opportunity for you!...

Tax Manager - Indirect Tax

  • Atlanta, GA (20 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (20 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 3 days ago

STOP if you are currently employed at Piedmont Healthcare, please submit your application via Empowered, or click the Current Employees button above. Description: This position will initially sit...

State and Local Indirect Tax - Property Tax Manager

  • Atlanta, GA (20 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (20 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 3 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism State & Local Tax (SALT) Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to...

Tax Director

  • Atlanta, GA (20 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (20 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 4 days ago

A reputable Public Accounting firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Director to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the...

Tax Manager

  • Kennesaw, GA (11 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kennesaw, GA (11 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Tax Manager POSTED: APRIL 9, 2025 LOCATION: KENNESAW GEORGIA POSITION ID: #248007 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: DIRECT HIRE SALARY: $120000 - $150000 Tax Manager Our client operates in the dynamic and...

Tax Senior (Hybrid - Kennesaw, GA)

  • Kennesaw, GA (11 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Kennesaw, GA (11 miles from Powder Springs, GA)
  • 7 days ago

Prepare domestic and foreign return to provision reconciliations and related journal entries....

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Powder Springs, GA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Powder Springs, GA 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 in Powder Springs, GA
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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