Tax Specialist Jobs in Bettendorf, IA

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

  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 21 days ago

A reputable Public Accounting firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent...

Tax Senior

  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 21 days ago

A reputable Public Accounting firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Senior to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent...

Experienced Tax Preparer

  • Moline, IL (5 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Moline, IL (5 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 28 days ago

Location: Moline, US-IL Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Experienced Tax Preparer Your Purpose: At Jackson Hewitt, we provide an invaluable service in guiding our clients through the tax codes,...

Tax Senior - Private Equity Tax (Central Region Office Locations)

  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary Are you looking to be a part of the largest growth area in the tax industry? Do you have experience serving clients in partnership taxation, leading and mentoring teams, and...

US E - Tax - Senior - Business Tax Services - Private Equity (BTS Central Region) 182452

  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

Are you looking to be a part of the largest growth area in the tax industry? Do you have experience serving clients in partnership taxation, leading and mentoring teams, and advising on important...

US E - Tax - Manager - Business Tax Services - Private Equity (BTS Central Region) 182462

  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 30+ days ago

Are you looking to be a part of the largest growth area in the tax industry? Do you have experience serving clients in partnership taxation, leading and mentoring teams, and advising on important...

Tax Manager - Private Equity Tax (Central Region Office Locations)

  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Summary Are you looking to be a part of the largest growth area in the tax industry? Do you have experience serving clients in partnership taxation, leading and mentoring teams, and...

Delivery Tax Manager- Global Employer Services, HNW

  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

Position Summary Are you a leader and strategic thinker who is able to integrate strategic business knowledge with market-leading experience to design talent, mobility, and rewards programs? Do...

Tax Senior- Global Employer Services, Executive Compensation

  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

Position Summary Come join the world's leading professional services firm where you will have the opportunity to help clients execute transformational change by aligning their global executive and...

US-E-Tax Manager - Global Employer Services - High Net Worth Tax Manager

  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

Are you a leader and strategic thinker who is able to integrate strategic business knowledge with market-leading experience to design talent, mobility, and rewards programs? Do you have an...

US E - Tax - Senior Manager - Business Tax Services - Private Wealth (BTS Central Region)

  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

Are you a leader and strategic thinker with extensive first-hand knowledge across multiple areas of taxation? Do you excel at delivering compliance and consulting services to individual clients...

US E - Tax - Manager - Business Tax Services - Private Wealth (BTS Central Region)

  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

Are you a leader and strategic thinker with extensive first-hand knowledge across multiple areas of taxation? Do you excel at delivering compliance and consulting services to individual clients...

Tax Supervisor

  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

Honkamp, P.C. is a Top 10 Midwest CPA and business advisory group (Accounting Today, 2024) that was formerly known as Honkamp Krueger & Co., P.C. Founded in 1947 and serving client organizations...

Tax Manager

  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

Honkamp, P.C. is a Top 10 Midwest CPA and business advisory group (Accounting Today, 2024) that was formerly known as Honkamp Krueger & Co., P.C. Founded in 1947 and serving client organizations...

Tax Manager ASC740 - Business Tax Service

  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Davenport, IA (6 miles from Bettendorf, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

Oversee the preparation and reconciliation of current and deferred tax account balances, including realization conclusions and valuation allowance considerations, journal entries and account reconciliations...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Bettendorf, IA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Bettendorf, IA 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 Bettendorf, IA
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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