Tax Specialist Jobs in Atlanta, GA

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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International Tax Manager

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 17 hours ago

Location: Atlanta, US-GA Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent International Tax Manager Your Job Koch, one of the largest private companies in America, is seeking an International Tax Manager to...

August 2025 State & Local Tax Staff

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 17 hours ago

Post August 2025 State & Local Tax Staff Job Category: Professional Services Requisition Number: AUGUS005896 Posting Details Posted: January 28, 2025 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location...

August 2025 Tax Staff - Atlanta

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 18 hours ago

Post August 2025 Tax Staff - Atlanta Job Category: Professional Services Requisition Number: AUGUS005100 Posting Details Posted: August 23, 2024 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location Atlanta, GA...

Corporate Tax Senior Manager

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 days ago

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

Senior International Tax Analyst

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 days ago

Location: Atlanta, US-GA Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Senior International Tax Analyst Koch Industries, one of the largest private companies in America, is seeking a Senior International...

Tax Associate - Private Client Services/HNWI

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago

Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+...

Senior Tax Associate- Internal Tax Services

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 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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Tax Manager (Farming and Agriculture)

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago

Location: REMOTE Salary: $100,000.00 USD Annually - $135,000.00 USD Annually Description: Senior Tax Manager About Us: Due to our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager...

SAP Payroll Tax Specialist

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago

The HR Path Group, a global player in HR consulting, assists its customers in their HR transformation projects, both on the human and tools aspects (HRIS). We intervene in Europe, America and...

International Tax Manager

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago

HLB Gross Collins, P.C. offers a culture and environment in which our team members can build long-term careers based on their skill set, while continuing to broaden their expertise in the multiple...

Payroll Tax Analyst

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago

Multi-state payroll processing preferred. Preferred experience in Federal/State/Local or Provincial labor payroll including garnishments, bonus payments, and special payments....

Tax Manager Facilities Maintenance

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 4 days ago

Role Overview** **Sodexo** is seeking a **Tax Manager** for our Facilities Maintenance business. This is a **remote** role You'll play a crucial role in shaping our financial future by: +...

Remote Work

At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG's extensive...

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Transaction Tax Senior Associate

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 5 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 5 days ago

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax...

Sr. Payroll Tax Analyst

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 6 days ago

Under general direction, the Senior Payroll Tax Analyst will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness in processing employer and employee tax contributions and reconciliations of...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Atlanta, GA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Atlanta, GA 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 Atlanta, GA
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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