Tax Specialist Jobs in Georgia

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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Sales and Use Tax Specialist

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 hours ago

Our State and Local Tax team is looking for a Sales Tax Specialist with a background in Sales & Use Tax Compliance.The Sales Tax Specialist will have the opportunity to work onsite/hybrid from our Alpharetta...

Tax Professional I

  • Woodstock, GA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Woodstock, GA
  • 3 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,...

Sales Tax Manager

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 14 hours ago

Our State and Local Tax team is looking for a Sales Tax Manager with a background in Sales & Use Tax Compliance and Reporting.The Sales Tax Manager will have the opportunity to work onsite/hybrid from...

Tax Professional

  • Milledgeville, GA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Milledgeville, GA
  • 18 hours ago

Oversee, mentor, train and supervise tax staff Skills TAX (4 years of experience is required) Corporate Tax (4 years of experience is preferred) Partnership Tax (4 years of experience is preferred)...

Tax Senior Manager - Corporations

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 23 hours ago

and income tax consulting and compliance obligations, while managing the impact tax has on their business....

Property Tax Manager - GA - On Site

  • Duluth, GA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Duluth, GA
  • 23 hours ago

Hands-on data collection and property tax return processing experience is required. Strong knowledge of state and local property tax laws required....

Tax Manager - SALT

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago

Analyze tax liability drivers and changes from prior years. Ensure tax reporting reflects business realignments, asset sales, tax positions, and state tax attributes....

Recruiting for this role ends on 12/15/24 Work you'll do As a tax consultant, you will work directly with clients, building a relationship as a trusted tax specialist and advisor - the "go-to" tax professional...

Senior Indirect Tax Analyst

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago

Maintain tax policy documents internally regarding indirect tax....

Tax Manager

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago

As a Tax Manager at this firm, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing our clients' tax matters....

Tax Manager

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 1 day ago

As a Tax Manager at this firm, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing our clients' tax matters....

Tax Analyst

  • Kennesaw, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Kennesaw, GA
  • 1 day ago

meeting/exceeding client expectations Monitors quality control of assigned accounts for accurate tax preparation Answering client tax related questions pertaining to the tax information prepared by...

Tax Manager

  • Savannah, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Savannah, GA
  • 1 day 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...

Remote Tax Professional

  • Leesburg, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Leesburg, GA
  • 1 day 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 Associate

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago

The Role: Prepare and review corporate tax returns and tax workpapers. Prepare tax projections and planning strategies. Provide research and analyse international and domestic tax issues....

Demographic Data for Georgia

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Georgia

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Georgia 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 Georgia
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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