Tax Specialist Jobs in Chester, 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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Senior Indirect Tax Analyst - Hybrid (Glen Allen, VA)

  • Glen Allen, VA (22 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Glen Allen, VA (22 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 2 hours ago

The Indirect Tax team is responsible for Sales & Use Tax, Business Licenses, Personal Property Tax, Gross Receipts Tax, and Federal Excise tax....

Tax Manager - Business Tax Services - Passthrough Transactions Group

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 19 hours ago

Our National Tax Department (NTD) serves high-profile, national and multinational clients, providing a range of domestic and international transactional tax planning services and tax-related advisory...

Tax Senior Manager - Business Tax Services - Passthrough Transactions Group

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 22 hours ago

Our National Tax Department (NTD) serves high-profile, national and multinational clients, providing a range of domestic and international transactional tax planning services and tax-related advisory...

People Advisory Services - Global Equity - Tax Senior

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 1 day 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...

People Advisory Services - Global Equity - Tax Manager

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 1 day 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, Sustainability - National Federal Tax Services

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Senior Tax Associate

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Title: Senior Tax Associate Location: Hybrid - Richmond, Virginia Summary: In this role, you will perform tasks related to functional taxation under the minimal direction of the supervisor, manager,...

Tax Senior

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, 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

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, 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 Manager

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 3 days ago

In this role, youll manage tax returns, stay updated on tax regulations, and lead a team while providing exceptional client service....

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

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Tax Senior Manager - Invest Management - Private Wealth (East Coast Region)

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 3 days ago

What you'll do As a Tax Senior Manager in our Private Wealth Tax practice, you will perform high-level reviews of tax research of individual, fiduciary, partnership, closely-held corporations, estate...

Tax Manager-Investment Management - Private Equity (East Coast Region)

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 3 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 - Investment Management - Private Wealth (East Coast)

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 3 days ago

What You'll Do As a Tax Senior in our Private Wealth Tax practice, you will perform high-level reviews of tax research of individual, fiduciary, partnership, closely-held corporations, estate, and gift...

Tax Manager, Business Tax Services - Fed/Corporate Tax (East Coast)

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Do phrases like "accounting for income taxes," "tax advisory," and "tax controversy" pique your interest?...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Chester, VA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Chester, 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
5.3%
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 Chester, 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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