Tax Specialist Jobs in Leesburg, 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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Transaction Tax Senior Associate

  • Rockville, MD (24 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Rockville, MD (24 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 15 hours ago

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a **Great Place to Work**, **Cherry Bekaert** delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax...

Tax Manager

  • Leesburg, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Leesburg, VA
  • 1 day ago

Tax Managers Gpac houses a team of professional Recruiters who specialize in the Public Accounting industry! The reputable clients we partner with are looking to add dedicated talent to their...

Lead Payroll Tax Associate

  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 2 days ago

At Fannie Mae, the inspiring work we do helps make a home a possibility for millions of homeowners and renters. Every day offers compelling opportunities to impact the future of the housing...

Senior Tax Analyst

  • Tysons Corner, VA (21 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA (21 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 14 days ago

Senior Tax Analyst- Come Grow With US! Are you looking to join a fast-growing, employee-centric firm that values professional development and career growth? If so, we encourage you to apply! We...

Tax Senior

  • Vienna, VA (23 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Vienna, VA (23 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 15 days ago

A reputable Public Accounting firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Senior to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent...

Tax Senior Manager - Flow Through

  • Tysons Corner, VA (21 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA (21 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 16 days ago

Description & Requirements As a Tax Senior Manager at Forvis Mazars, you value working closely with others to plan for the future and to help successful companies and their owners avoid surprises,...

Tax Senior Associate II - ASC 740

  • Tysons Corner, VA (21 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA (21 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Description & Requirements In this position, you will be able to provide corporate tax compliance and advisory services to a variety of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, private companies,...

Tax Manager

  • Potomac, MD (19 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Potomac, MD (19 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

A reputable Public Accounting firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent...

Tax Manager

  • Rockville, MD (24 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rockville, MD (24 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

A reputable Public Accounting firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent...

Tax Manager

  • Vienna, VA (23 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Vienna, VA (23 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

A reputable Public Accounting firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent...

Tax Senior

  • Potomac, MD (19 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Potomac, MD (19 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

A reputable Public Accounting firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Senior to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent...

Learning & Development Manager (Tax)

  • Tysons Corner, VA (21 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA (21 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Description As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation's top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax...

Manager, Federal Specialty - M&A Tax

  • Tysons Corner, VA (21 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA (21 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

Description & Requirements How you will contribute: Spearhead federal and state due diligence alongside the Transaction Advisory Services Practice Use the tax due diligence process to identify...

Tax Director - Private Client

  • Tysons Corner, VA (21 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA (21 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

Description & Requirements How you will contribute: Providing tax compliance and tax advisory services to individuals, partnerships, trusts, estates, and private foundations Developing, building,...

Tax Supervisor

  • Rockville, MD (24 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rockville, MD (24 miles from Leesburg, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

We're in search of a Tax Supervisor to join our growing firm. The Supervisor is a technical position, which functions to coordinate the various phases of an engagement, including logistics, staff...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Leesburg, VA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Leesburg, VA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.5%
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 Leesburg, 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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