Tax Specialist Jobs in Jefferson, WV

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 Senior Manager - Business Tax Services - Passthrough Transactions Group

  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 1 day ago
  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 1 day 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 Manager - Business Tax Services - Passthrough Transactions Group

  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 1 day ago
  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 1 day 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

  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 2 days ago
  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 2 days 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

  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 2 days ago
  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 2 days 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

  • Cross Lanes, WV (4 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cross Lanes, WV (4 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 4 days 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,...

Remote Tax Professional

  • South Charleston, WV (8 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 4 days ago
  • South Charleston, WV (8 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 4 days ago

Conduct tax interviews with clients and support do it yourself online tax clients through virtual tools (i.e., video conferencing, phone, chat, email) Generate business growth, increase client retention...

Remote Work

Seasonal Tax Preparer in Walmart

  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 5 days ago
  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 5 days ago

As a Seasonal Tax Preparer in Walmart, you will: Work within one of our Walmart kiosk locations Assist clients via one-on-one tax interviews and answer questions from walk-ins Proactively engage with...

Entry Level Tax Preparer

  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 5 days ago
  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 5 days ago

If you join our team as an Entry-Level Seasonal Tax Preparer, you'll conduct one-on-one tax interviews with clients, start to develop your book of business, and provide exceptional customer service....

Exempt Organizations Tax Manager

  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 7 days ago
  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 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...

Tax Manager - Business Tax Services - Private Tax - Corporate & Partnership

  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 8 days ago
  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 8 days ago

Providing tax research, tax memoranda drafting, and assistance in quantitative modeling for private client tax advisory services....

Exempt Organizations Tax Senior Manager

  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 14 days ago
  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 14 days ago

As a Tax Senior 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...

Tax Senior Manager-Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real estate-EDGE

  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 15 days ago
  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 15 days ago

Independently recognize and identify problem areas and items that need to be addressed or escalated to ensure tax returns, tax research, tax accounting and tax projects are timely and accurately completed...

Tax Senior Manager-Financial Services-Wealth and Asset Management Client Delivery Services-EDGE

  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 17 days ago
  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 17 days ago

minimization planning, on-call advice, and tax compliance....

Senior International Tax Manager

  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 17 days ago
  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 17 days ago

Intangible Income (FDII), Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT), E&P tax pools, and Foreign Tax Credits (FTC) Manage U.S. international federal tax compliance, provision, and planning and assist with...

Remote Work

Tax Senior (C-Corp/ASC 740) - Any Location

  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 19 days ago
  • Charleston, WV (11 miles from Jefferson, WV)
  • 19 days ago

As a Tax Senior, you will: Review and prepare federal and multi-state tax returns; experience with C-Corps and ASC 740 tax provisions highly desirable Research fundamental tax issues using online tools...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Jefferson, WV

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Jefferson, WV 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 Jefferson, WV
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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