Tax Specialist Jobs in West Des Moines, IA

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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Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 14 hours ago

Tax Senior Functions: Oversee a team of highly motivated staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Review staff tax returns Tax Senior Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree...

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 14 hours ago

Tax Senior Functions: Oversee a team of highly motivated staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Review staff tax returns Tax Senior Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree...

Tax Professional I

  • Windsor Heights, IA (8 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Windsor Heights, IA (8 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 1 day 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 Senior Manager

  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Working with the tax team to ensure the various components of the tax process are performed -- including tax planning, client interaction and performing special tax projects....

Tax Manager, Sustainability - National Federal Tax Services

  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 1 day ago

National Federal Tax Services ("NFTS") is a national practice within Deloitte Tax made up of several tax service offerings....

Full Time Tax Consultant (Accounting) (Summer/Fall 2026, Winter 2027)

  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 1 day ago

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...

Tax Associate

  • Johnston, IA (16 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Johnston, IA (16 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 2 days ago

Joining H&R Block as a new, seasonal Tax Associate means you'll have the support of our expert team, dedicated to providing the tax training necessary for your success....

Remote Tax Professional

  • Johnston, IA (16 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Johnston, IA (16 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 2 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

US E Tax Manager Sustainability Credits NFTS Gi3 (SC&E)

  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 3 days ago

National Federal Tax Services (NFTS) is a national practice within Deloitte Tax made up of several tax service offerings....

Tax Manager - Investment Management - Private Equity Tax (Central Region Office Locations)

  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 4 days ago

related to tax planning opportunities, and the tax implications of various transactions to the organization Training, mentoring, and supervising new and experienced Tax Consultants and Tax Seniors...

Tax Senior Manager-Technology

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 6 days ago

tax technology solutions for the US and international tax provisions and compliance processes....

Exempt Organizations Tax Manager

  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 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...

Entry-Level Tax Preparer

  • WDM, IA
  • 10 days ago
  • WDM, IA
  • 10 days ago

If you join our team as a Seasonal Entry Level Tax Preparer, you'll conduct one-on-one tax interviews with clients, start to develop your book of business, and provide exceptional customer service....

Tax Senior Associate: Financial Services

  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 11 days ago

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

Exempt Organizations Tax Senior Manager

  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from West Des Moines, IA)
  • 14 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...

Demographic Data for West Des Moines, IA

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in West Des Moines, IA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in West Des Moines, IA 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 West Des Moines, IA
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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