Tax Specialist Jobs in Shreveport, 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.

1-15 of 17 Jobs

Block Advisors Tax Advisor

  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 3 days ago

Build year-round client relationships Provide tax preparation, tax audit support and tax planning year-round Create confidence in our clients by conducing tax interviews face to face and through virtual...

Tax Senior

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 3 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

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 3 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

  • Benton, LA (15 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Benton, LA (15 miles from Shreveport, 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

  • Benton, LA (15 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Benton, LA (15 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 4 days ago

Conduct tax interviews with clients and support do it yourself online tax clients through virtual tools (i.e., video conferencing, phone, chat, email) Generate business growth, increase client retention...

Remote Work

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 8 days 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...

Payroll Tax Specialist

  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 17 days ago

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

Remote Work

Tax Manager: Oil and Gas

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 22 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 22 days ago

EisnerAmper is seeking a Tax Manager to join the Private Client Services (PCS) practice, specifically in our Oil & Gas tax compliance team....

Tax Senior Associate - Private Client Services

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 29 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 29 days ago

Collaborate with other tax professionals within the firm to coordinate efforts, share knowledge, and ensure efficient and effective delivery of tax services. Mentor and coach junior team members....

Tax Manager - Private Client Services

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Collaborate with other tax professionals within the firm to coordinate efforts, share knowledge, and ensure efficient and effective delivery of tax services....

Tax Senior Manager - Private Client Services

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Collaborate with other tax professionals within the firm to coordinate efforts, share knowledge, and ensure efficient and effective delivery of tax services....

Entry Level Tax Preparer

  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 30+ days ago

Doing taxes is much more than filling in some forms. For most Americans, their tax return is the biggest single financial event of the year, and it can be quite an emotional experience....

Tax Director- Private Client Services (PCS)

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 45+ days ago

About our Tax Team As the largest service line within the firm, EisnerAmper's Tax Group doesn't only provide trusted and innovative tax solutions to its clients, but it creates new opportunities for...

Tax Professional I

  • Barksdale AFB, LA (6 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Barksdale AFB, LA (6 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 45+ 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 Compliance Specialist (SALT)

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 90+ days ago

Experience with telecom clients Exposure to SALT including knowledge in State Income/Franchise Tax, Credits and Incentives, Sales and Use Tax, and Property Tax Analytical, technical and tax accounting...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Shreveport, LA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Shreveport, 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 Shreveport, 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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