Tax Specialist Jobs in Scottdale, 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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Tax Manager (Hybrid)

  • Atlanta, GA (12 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (12 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 7 days ago

Job Description: Tax Manager at Moore Colson Company Overview: Moore Colson is a leading CPA and consulting firm in Atlanta with over 40 years of experience. Known for its collaborative,...

Public Accounting Tax Senior

  • Alpharetta, GA (23 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • moments ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (23 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • moments ago

Tax Senior Functions: Oversee a team of highly motivated staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Provide timely and complete evaluations and counseling for the staff...

Entry Level Corporate Tax Associate - New York

  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 3 hours ago

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, youa ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and...

Tax Manager, State and Local Tax (Sales Tax Compliance)

  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: As a State and Local Tax Manager who specializes in Sales and Use Tax Compliance, your responsibilities will include performing tax research on state and local tax matters such as tax...

Solar Tax Consultant (Remote Contract - 6 Months)

  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 2 days ago

specialist to deliver thorough consulting services that navigate the complexities of property taxation....

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Specialized Tax Services - Research & Development Tax - Manager

  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism General Tax Consulting Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to...

Mergers and Acquisition Tax (M&A Tax) - Senior Manager

  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Deals Tax Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary A career in our Merger and Acquisition Tax practice, within Tax services, will provide...

Senior Tax Professional - Work from Home - 2+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required?

  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Overview Intuit is seeking Tax Experts for the upcoming tax season. If you have an active PTIN and unrestricted credential (CPA/EA/Practicing Attorney) we would love to connect with you! What You...

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Payroll Tax Manager

  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 4 days ago

Locations : Atlanta | Boston Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities....

Experienced Tax Professional

  • Grayson, GA (18 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Grayson, GA (18 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 5 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....

Senior Tax Manager, Planning and Business Support

  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 5 days ago

Working knowledge of ASC 740 and ability to partner with tax accounting to ensure transactions are properly recorded. Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills....

Indirect Tax Manager

  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 5 days ago

The Indirect Tax Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of indirect tax compliance, planning, and reporting including sales and use, property, and other operating taxes....

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 6 days ago

Tax Senior Functions: Oversee a team of highly motivated staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Review staff tax returns Tax Senior Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 6 days ago

the tax compliance function....

Tax Senior, Transaction Advisory Services

  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (8 miles from Scottdale, GA)
  • 6 days ago

research skills, including mastery of Checkpoint, CCH and/or Lexis Experience managing multiple client engagements and client service teams Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Scottdale, GA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Scottdale, GA 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 Scottdale, 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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