Tax Specialist Jobs in Clive, 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, Asset Management (Remote Option)

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 15 hours ago

Tax Manager, Asset Management (Remote Option) KPMG life insurance, 401(k) United States, Iowa, Des Moines 666 Grand Avenue (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a...

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Tax Senior Associate: Estate & Administrative Trust (ONESOURCE) - Remote Option

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 16 hours ago

Tax Senior Associate: Estate & Administrative Trust (ONESOURCE) - Remote Option KPMG life insurance, 401(k) United States, Iowa, Des Moines 666 Grand Avenue (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At KPMG, you...

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Corporate Tax Senior Manager, Asset Management (Structured as Corporation) - Remote Option

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 16 hours ago

Responsibilities: Provide tax compliance and advisory services to corporations and partnerships for a variety of clients from Fortune 100 to emerging businesses Participate with accounting for income...

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Tax Manager, State & Local Income Tax - (Remote Option)

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 16 hours ago

research skills KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges....

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Tax Professional - Utility Industry

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 17 hours ago

Tax Professional - Utility Industry Remote - USA,USA About Us SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC (SolomonEdwards) is a full-service professional services firm offering financial, operational, and technology...

International Tax Senior Analyst

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 17 hours ago

**WHAT YOU WILL DO (Job Responsibilities)** + Facilitate the U.S. international tax compliance process for foreign entities (Forms 5471, 8858, 1118, etc.) by coordinating data collection and validation...

US E - Tax Manager US Business Process Solutions - Managed Payroll Services

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Manager US Business Process Solutions - Managed Payroll Services Join the worlds leading professional services firm assisting employers in operating payrolls for their workforce. As a Manager...

US E - Tax - Senior - National Tax - Program Management (TTO)

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 2 days ago

Tax Transformation drives improvements across the full range of Tax market offerings focused on both Tax compliance and advisory services....

Tax Manager - US Business Process Solutions - Managed Payroll Services

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 3 days ago

Position Summary Join the world's leading professional services firm assisting employers in operating payrolls for their workforce. As a Manager you will join a dynamic team delivering our US...

US E - Tax Manager US Payroll Operations - BPS

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Join the worlds leading professional services firm assisting employers in operating payrolls for their workforce. As a Manager you will join a dynamic team delivering our US Managed Payroll Tax...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 5 days ago

100% Remote Sr. Tax Manager position Position Responsibilities: Review and prepare complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns Lead role in tax planning and client advisories...

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Tax Senior Manager - Personal Financial Services

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 5 days ago

compliance, & planning to improve their operational efficiency & free up time to be spent focusing on personal wealth strategy....

Tax Senior Associate - Private Companies

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 5 days ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Manager - Personal Financial Services

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 5 days ago

compliance, & planning to improve their operational efficiency & free up time to be spent focusing on personal wealth strategy....

Tax Senior Manager - Private Companies

  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (8 miles from Clive, IA)
  • 5 days ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Demographic Data for Clive, IA

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Clive, IA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Clive, IA 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 Clive, 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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