Tax Specialist Jobs in Washington

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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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...

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...

Block Advisors Tax Advisor

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 3 hours 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...

People Advisory Services - Global Equity - Tax Manager

  • Olympia, WA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 12 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...

People Advisory Services - Global Equity - Tax Senior

  • Seattle, WA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 12 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 Professional I

  • Ferndale, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Ferndale, WA
  • 1 day 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 Manager, Sustainability - National Federal Tax Services

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

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

Recruiting for this role ends on 12/15/24 Work you'll do As a tax consultant, you will work directly with clients, building a relationship as a trusted tax specialist and advisor - the "go-to" tax professional...

Tax Associate

  • Sammamish, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sammamish, WA
  • 1 day 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....

Tax Senior - Business Tax Services- Passthrough Transactions Group

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days 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...

Remote Tax Professional

  • Omak, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Omak, WA
  • 2 days 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...

Remote Work

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

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

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

Senior Consultant, Tax Controversy

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications Required 3+ years of tax experience 1 to 2 years of federal tax experience Experience in corporate and partnership tax Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related...

Indirect Tax Senior - Multistate

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago

Our specific services include state income and franchise tax, indirect tax, business restructuring, credits and incentives, sales and use tax outsourcing, excise tax, property tax, state strategic tax...

Full Time Tax Consultant (LLM) (Summer/Fall 2025, Winter 2026)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago

Position Summary Full-Time Tax Consultant (LLM) At Deloitte Tax, you will use your valuable education and degree in law to help clients analyze the tax effect of complex decisions, reduce overall tax...

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Washington

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Washington 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 Washington
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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