Tax Specialist Jobs in Chesapeake, VA

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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Tax Professional I

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 19 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,...

Tax Senior

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 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

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 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

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 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....

Exempt Organizations Tax Manager

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 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...

Real Estate Tax Manager (Hybrid or Remote)

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Real Estate Tax Manager Responsibilites: Oversee tax staff Business Development Review tax returns Real Estate Tax Manager Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting CPA required 5+ years of proven...

Remote Work

August 2025 Tax Staff - Virginia Beach

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 12 days ago

As a Tax Staff, you will: As a Tax Staff at Cherry Bekaert, you will work on a wide variety of tax engagements under the supervision of different accounting professionals....

Remote Tax Professional

  • Langley AFB, VA (24 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Langley AFB, VA (24 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 15 days ago

accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax Experience conducting virtual tax interviews that create confidence in clients Tax planning and audit support experience Sales and/or marketing experience Why...

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Tax Manager (Insurance) - Any Location

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 15 days ago

No. 101 and ASC 740 Coordinate with internal and external auditors on tax-related matters Research and analyze complex tax issues Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize tax efficiency Lead...

Payroll Tax Specialist

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 17 days ago

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

Remote Work

Block Advisors Tax Advisor

  • Hampton, VA (22 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Hampton, VA (22 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 17 days ago

What you'll bring to the team... : 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...

Experienced Tax Preparer

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 27 days ago

Leverage your tax expertise, business background, and knowledge of tax laws to propel you to the next level....

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 28 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...

Senior Manager, Tax Provisions / Corporate Tax Consulting

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success....

Tax Manager - Private Client

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Description & Requirements Forvis Mazars' Private Client tax advisors provide sophisticated tax compliance, consulting, and planning services to individuals, multi-generational families, fiduciaries...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Chesapeake, VA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Chesapeake, VA 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 Chesapeake, VA
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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