Tax Specialist Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

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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Revenue Tax Auditor 1, 2 or 3

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Distinctions: Differs from Revenue Tax Specialists by the presence of responsibility for performing field audits of individual and corporate taxpayers....

Tax Professional I

  • Zachary, LA (13 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Zachary, LA (13 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 2 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,...

Tax Senior

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 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

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 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 Associate

  • Donaldsonville, LA (24 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Donaldsonville, LA (24 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 4 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

  • Plaquemine, LA (18 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Plaquemine, LA (18 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 4 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

Exempt Organizations Tax Manager

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 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...

Tax Projects including but not limited to implementation of new tax laws, moderately complex analysis of tax methods of accounting as well as tax processes or calculations for compliance purposes....

Tax Manager - Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real estate

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 days ago

Handling tax in such a large, sophisticated organization takes more than just a technical understanding of current tax practices....

Full-Time Tax Preparer For Business Management Firm

  • Central, LA (1 mile from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Central, LA (1 mile from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 11 days ago

and/or records for accuracy - Assist with tax notices, making tax payments, state tax filings, and/or other tax matters Requirements: - Minimum of THREE to FIVE years tax experience - Familiarity with...

Exempt Organizations Tax Senior Manager

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 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...

Payroll Tax Specialist

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 17 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 17 days ago

The Tax Specialist utilizes leading edge processing platforms for payroll, tax, and HR solutions for our clients....

Remote Work

Senior International Tax Manager

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 17 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 17 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

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 19 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 19 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...

Tax Analyst

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 21 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 21 days ago

Position Purpose: As a Tax Analyst, you will be responsible for the processing of all property tax bills associated with the auto loan and lending business and for processing property tax rendition...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Baton Rouge, LA 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 Baton Rouge, LA
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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