Tax Specialist Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

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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Experienced Tax Professional

  • Monument, CO (17 miles from Colorado Springs, CO)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Monument, CO (17 miles from Colorado Springs, CO)
  • 8 hours ago

Our Company At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere....

Block Advisor Tax Advisor

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 8 hours ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 8 hours ago

Our Company At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere....

Tax Manager

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 1 day ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Lead and manage tax compliance, reporting, and filing processes for clients. Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities....

Tax Senior

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 7 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 7 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 Associate

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 10 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 10 days ago

A Top CPA firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Associate to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent growth of the...

Tax Manager

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 18 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 18 days ago

Prepare and review tax returns Develop and maintain client relationships Oversee and manage a team of tax associates Provide outstanding client service Responsibilities: Perform complex tax research...

Tax Director/Senior Manager

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 19 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 19 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 Director/Senior Manager

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 19 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 19 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 Manager, Unclaimed Property Tax - State and Local Tax (SALT)

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 22 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 22 days ago

Demonstrable tax knowledge across a wide range of state and local tax areas including state tax compliance, tax planning, tax analysis, and tax research....

Tax Manager

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 29 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 29 days ago

Tax Manager (Hybrid) Multi-State Tax Return Preparation in Public Accounting Colorado Springs, CO Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 + Full Benefits & Bonus (Up to 10%) 5+ Years' Public Accounting Tax...

Tax Senior

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 29 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 29 days ago

Tax Senior Public Accounting Colorado Springs, CO Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 2-5 Years' Public Accounting Tax Experience CPA or CPA Candidate Preferred Excellent benes., 3-day weekends in summer,...

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Senior Tax Manager

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 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...

Delivery Tax Manager- Global Employer Services

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary Are you a leader and strategic thinker who is able to integrate strategic business knowledge with market-leading experience to design talent, mobility, and rewards programs? Do...

Tax Director

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 30+ days ago

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

US E - Tax Manager - Global Employer Services (Delivery)

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Are you a leader and strategic thinker who is able to integrate strategic business knowledge with market-leading experience to design talent, mobility, and rewards programs? Do you have an...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Colorado Springs, CO 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 Colorado Springs, CO
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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