Tax Specialist Jobs in District of Columbia

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 Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 10 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 10 hours ago

Support the accounting team with occasional bookkeeping, including journal entries, reconciliations, and ledger maintenance....

Tax Preparer Job Opening

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Small boutique professional tax firm seeks a flexible and responsible tax preparer who can work independently, is well organized, and possesses excellent research and communication skills. The...

Block Advisor Tax Advisor Immediate Hire

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days 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....

Director, Tax

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

Role Overview: The Director, Tax will oversee and help establish global tax strategies, including transfer pricing, cross border transactions, and managing international tax compliance. At...

Tax Senior Manager - Seattle

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

At Brighton Jones, we're not just looking for high performerswe're seeking outstanding collaborators who overachieve on curiosity and compassion. We offer the energy and opportunity of a...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

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

Sr Corporate Tax Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

Sr Corporate Tax Manager Washington, District of Columbia | Full Time | $ 150,000 - $ 175,000 per year April 16, 2025 | Job ID: F...812297 Job Summary Beacon Hill Financial has partnered with a...

Director, Tax

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that...

Tax Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days 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...

Tax Senior

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago

Tax Senior 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 team!...

Tax Senior Manager - Washington, D.C.

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

At Brighton Jones, we're not just looking for high performersawe're seeking outstanding collaborators who overachieve on curiosity and compassion.We offer the energy and opportunity of a...

Not For Profit Tax Senior Associate

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

As the Not-for-Profit Tax (NFP Tax) Senior Associate, you'll deliver a full range of tax services for your clients in the not-for-profit and healthcare industries - all with the resources,...

Tax Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago

What Kind of Things We're Most Interested in You Having + CPA, Chartered Accountant, Chartered Tax Advisor, or equivalent qualification. + Experience managing UK and international tax compliance (US...

Corporate Tax Senior Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago

As the Corporate Tax Senior Manager, you'll be a member of our Corporate Tax Solutions Family and work on business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting...

Tax Senior - Real Estate

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in District of Columbia

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.5%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
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 District of Columbia
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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