Tax Specialist Jobs in Georgia

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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Senior Tax Analyst

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 13 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 13 days ago

ADP is hiring a Senior Tax Analyst. The role of the Senior Tax Analyst is to perform and monitor the preparation of Federal and State zone (geographically; demographically based) incentive...

Tax Analyst

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 13 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 13 days ago

ADP is hiring a Tax Analyst. In this position you will perform and monitor the preparation of Federal and State zone (geographically; demographically based) incentive programs, including...

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
  • 18 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 18 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 - Augusta

  • Augusta, GA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 18 hours ago

Post August 2025 Tax Staff - Augusta Job Category: Professional Services Requisition Number: AUGUS005108 Posting Details Posted: September 10, 2024 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location Augusta,...

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...

Audit/Tax Manager

  • Columbus, GA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 20 hours ago

Position Summary Novogradac & Company LLP is searching for a Manager to join our fast-growing firm. The Manager will manage a variety of tax, audit and other assignments as designated by the...

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...

Tax Senior - Augusta, GA

  • Augusta, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 2 days ago

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative and sophisticated advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. As a Tax Senior...

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...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Georgia

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Georgia 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 Georgia
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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