Tax Specialist Jobs in Kansas

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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Now Hiring! Senior Tax Associate in Wichita, KS

  • Wichita, KS
  • 1 hour ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 1 hour ago

Senior Tax Associate | Full-Service Public Accounting Firm | Wichita, KS Full-Time | Flexible Schedule | Competitive Pay GPAC is partnered with a well-established, family-built and owned public...

Indirect Transaction Tax Senior

  • Topeka, KS
  • 11 hours ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 11 hours ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

Sr. Manager, Tax - M&A / Planning

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 18 hours ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 18 hours ago

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Tax Manager US Tax Compliance

  • Topeka, KS
  • 5 days ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 5 days ago

A vacancy has arisen for a North American based Tax Manager to join the Amex GBT Tax team to assist with managing the US federal, state income tax and indirect tax compliance....

Investment Tax Manager

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 8 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 8 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...

Tax Manager

  • Wichita, KS
  • 9 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 9 days ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Lead a team of motivated Tax professionals Provide strategic tax compliance and consulting services to diverse clients Develop and maintain business and community networks...

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 10 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 10 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 Technical Product Manager TAX Platforms (Vertex, Oracle

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 11 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 11 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!...

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Wichita, KS
  • 11 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 11 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 Content Management Analyst- Tax QA

  • Topeka, KS
  • 11 days ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 11 days ago

The Senior Tax Analyst must be versed in tax law, capable of providing clarification and interpretation to the software development team when needed, as well as conducting tax research using various...

Experienced Tax Preparer

  • Independence, KS
  • 17 days ago
  • Independence, KS
  • 17 days ago

Location: Independence, US-KS Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Experienced Tax Preparer Benefits: * Employee discounts * Flexible schedule * Training & development Calling all Experienced Tax...

Seeking Experienced Tax Manager (Wichita)

  • Wichita, KS
  • 19 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 19 days ago

Due to recent growth, a reputable Public Accounting firm with locations in Kansas City AND Wichita is looking to add an experienced and motivated Tax Manager to their team immediately! This is an...

Tax Manager - Immediate Opening

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 20 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 20 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 Manager - Immediate Opening

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 20 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 20 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 days ago
  • Leawood, KS
  • 20 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...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Kansas

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Kansas 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 Kansas
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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