Tax Specialist Jobs in Gardner, KS

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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Experienced Tax Professional

  • Spring Hill, KS (7 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Spring Hill, KS (7 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 9 hours 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....

Block Advisor Tax Advisor

  • Overland Park, KS (15 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Overland Park, KS (15 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 9 hours 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 Analyst (Part Time)

  • Olathe, KS (8 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Olathe, KS (8 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Compliance: Assist with preparation of workpapers for federal, state and local income/franchise tax returns. Manage tax audits and developing responses to tax authorities....

Tax Analyst

  • Olathe, KS (8 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Olathe, KS (8 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Compliance: Assist with preparation of workpapers for federal, state and local income/franchise tax returns. Assist with tax audits and developing responses to tax authorities....

Sr. Manager, Tax - M&A / Planning

  • Overland Park, KS (15 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (15 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 3 days ago

taxation, international tax compliance and audits....

Investment Tax Manager

  • Overland Park, KS (15 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 11 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (15 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 11 days ago

We're Looking for an experienced Investment Tax Manager! About the Company: Security Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market with more than $55 billion in assets under management. We...

Senior Technical Product Manager TAX Platforms (Vertex, Oracle

  • Overland Park, KS (15 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 14 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (15 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 14 days ago

If you have strong professional experience within product management, tax software, agile, driving solutions, and are skilled with Vertex systems, apply at Insight Global today!...

Tax Manager - Immediate Opening

  • Overland Park, KS (15 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 23 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (15 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 23 days ago

Due to recent growth, a reputable Public Accounting firm in the Overland Park area is looking to add an experienced and motivated Tax Manager to their team immediately! This is an amazing...

Tax Advisor, TRPG

  • Leawood, KS (20 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 23 days ago
  • Leawood, KS (20 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 23 days ago

At TRPG, an affiliate of Cetera Financial Group, Inc., through which employment and related benefits for this position are offered, we strive for continuous improvement and evolution towards...

Tax Manager or Tax Supervisor

  • Lawrence, KS (21 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 25 days ago
  • Lawrence, KS (21 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 25 days ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Oversee a team of highly motivated Tax staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Meet with business and community contacts to maintain and...

Tax Manager

  • Leawood, KS (20 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 27 days ago
  • Leawood, KS (20 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 27 days ago

compliance Experience in Corporate, S-corp. and/ or Partnership returns Experience with individual clients, high net worth individuals, trusts and estates, and/or state tax and pensions Exceptional...

Senior Tax Associate

  • Leawood, KS (20 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 27 days ago
  • Leawood, KS (20 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 27 days ago

Required Qualifications 3+ years of experience in federal and state tax compliance Ability to independently manage client needs Microsoft Office proficiency QuickBooks proficiency Experience with tax...

Tax Senior Manager

  • Lenexa, KS (14 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 29 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (14 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 29 days ago

Uses research tools as appropriate; reviews tax research projects; initiates research projects as marketing tools....

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Tax Senior

  • Olathe, KS (8 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Olathe, KS (8 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 30+ days ago

Due to recent growth, a reputable Public Accounting firm in the area is looking to add an experienced and motivated Tax Senior to their team. This is an amazing opportunity for someone passionate...

Tax Senior

  • Shawnee, KS (19 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Shawnee, KS (19 miles from Gardner, KS)
  • 30+ days ago

Due to recent growth, a reputable Public Accounting firm in the area is looking to add an experienced and motivated Tax Senior to their team. This is an amazing opportunity for someone passionate...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Gardner, KS

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Gardner, KS 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 Gardner, KS
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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