Tax Specialist Jobs in Lakewood, 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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ATLAS CPAs & Advisory

Senior Tax Manager

ATLAS Navigators is an accounting, tax and consulting firm that is looking for someone who fits our culture, vision, work ethic and team. ATLAS stands for Advisors That Listen And Serve and our...

US E - Tax Manager US Payroll Operations - BPS

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 7 hours ago

Join the worlds leading professional services firm assisting employers in operating payrolls for their workforce. As a Manager you will join a dynamic team delivering our US Managed Payroll Tax...

Tax Manager - Private Companies

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 17 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Senior Manager - Personal Financial Services

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 17 hours ago

compliance, & planning to improve their operational efficiency & free up time to be spent focusing on personal wealth strategy....

Tax Director - Personal Financial Services

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 17 hours ago

compliance, & planning to improve their operational efficiency & free up time to be spent focusing on personal wealth strategy....

Tax Senior Manager - Private Companies

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 17 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Senior Associate - Private Companies

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 17 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Manager - Personal Financial Services

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 17 hours ago

compliance, & planning to improve their operational efficiency & free up time to be spent focusing on personal wealth strategy....

Tax Senior Associate - Personal Financial Services

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 17 hours ago

Demonstrated thorough technical skills in tax compliance for high net worth individuals....

Tax Director - Private Companies

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 17 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Senior Manager

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 17 hours ago

Location: Denver, CO Work Arrangement: In-office Typical Day in the Life A typical day as a Tax Senior Manager might include the following: Prepares, Reviews, and Signs individual, business, and...

Tax Analyst

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 1 day ago

The ideal candidate will have experience in tax compliance within the natural resources or mining industry and a strong understanding of tax regulations in multiple jurisdictions....

Tax Senior Associate, Flow Thru Entities - Asset Management

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: Provide tax compliance and advisory services to pass-through entities and partnerships and for a variety of Asset Management clients Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team helping...

Tax Manager - Denver Metro

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Tax Manager - Denver Metro Plante Moran monthly base range is as follows: $7,500.00 - $11,500.00 life insurance, sick time, flex time, 401(k) United States, Colorado, Denver 8181 East Tufts Avenue...

Tax Manager - Partnerships

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Oil & Gas experience a plus ASC 740 & public company experience a plus This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week....

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Lakewood, CO

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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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