Tax Specialist Jobs in Tennessee

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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Indirect Tax Manager

  • Cordova, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Cordova, TN
  • 5 days ago

The primary responsibility of this position is to assist in the management of US indirect tax matters including compliance, audits, and opportunities within sales/use tax and property tax....

People Advisory Services - Global Equity - Tax Senior

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 hours ago

Our capabilities include complex cross border tax calculations covering various share incentive vehicles, global equity tax and payroll advisory services, process improvements and design related services...

Tax Manager

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 7 hours ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 7 hours ago

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

People Advisory Services - Global Equity - Tax Manager

  • Memphis, TN
  • 13 hours ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 13 hours ago

Our capabilities include complex cross border tax calculations covering various share incentive vehicles, global equity tax and payroll advisory services, process improvements and design related services...

Tax Manager

  • Johnson City, TN
  • 15 hours ago
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 15 hours ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of motivated tax professionals Deliver tax compliance and consulting services to a diverse client base Network with local businesses and community...

Tax Senior

  • Johnson City, TN
  • 15 hours ago
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 15 hours ago

Position: Tax Senior As a Tax Senior at our firm, you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing our clients' tax affairs....

Senior Tax Manager

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 15 hours ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 15 hours ago

Position: Senior Tax Manager A well-established and growing CPA firm is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to join its team of skilled professionals!...

Tax Senior

  • Nashville, TN
  • 15 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 15 hours ago

Position: Tax Senior As a Tax Senior at our firm, you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing our clients' tax affairs....

Remote Tax Professional

  • Linden, TN
  • 17 hours ago
  • Linden, TN
  • 17 hours 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...

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Tax Senior

  • Germantown, TN
  • 17 hours ago
  • Germantown, TN
  • 17 hours ago

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

Tax Manager

  • Farragut, TN
  • 17 hours ago
  • Farragut, TN
  • 17 hours ago

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

Tax Senior

  • Farragut, TN
  • 17 hours ago
  • Farragut, TN
  • 17 hours ago

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

Tax Senior

  • Maryville, TN
  • 17 hours ago
  • Maryville, TN
  • 17 hours ago

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

Tax Manager

  • Franklin, TN
  • 17 hours ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 17 hours ago

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

Assistant Community Manager - Tax Credit

  • Nashville, TN
  • 18 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 18 hours ago

accordance with the properties housing regulations and Roscoes policies Produce monthly reports for Property Manager Qualifications Education & Experience: Qualified candidates will have 2+ years tax...

Demographic Data for Tennessee

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Tennessee

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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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