Tax Specialist Jobs in Kentucky

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 Senior - Any Location

  • Northfield, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Northfield, KY
  • 3 days ago

As a Tax Senior, you will: Review and prepare federal and multi-state tax returns; experience with C-Corps and ASC 740 tax provisions highly desirable Research fundamental tax issues using online tools...

Tax Manager (Insurance) - Any Location

  • Northfield, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Northfield, KY
  • 3 days ago

Company Income Tax Returns) Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations Manage tax provision calculations and analysis, including the application of SSAP No. 101 and ASC...

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Dry Ridge, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Dry Ridge, KY
  • 4 days ago

Gpac houses a team of professional Recruiters who specialize in the Public Accounting industry! The reputable clients we partner with are looking to add dedicated talent to their team! Enjoy...

Tax Senior

  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago

As a Tax senior at this firm, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our clients' tax matters. You will be responsible for providing expert tax advice, ensuring compliance with tax...

Tax Senior

  • Lexington, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 5 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...

Senior Content Management Analyst- Tax QA

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 5 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...

Tax Director - Global Information Reporting

  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism General Tax Consulting Management Level Director Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in finance consulting specialise in providing consulting...

Tax Senior Manager - Global Information Reporting

  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism General Tax Consulting Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary A career within Financial Markets Business Advisory services, will...

Asset & Wealth Management Tax Manager

  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago

Industry/Sector Asset and Wealth Management Specialism Industry Tax Practice Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and...

Insurance Tax Senior Associate - United States

  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Industry Tax Practice Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and...

Asset & Wealth Management - Tax Senior Associate

  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago

Industry/Sector Asset and Wealth Management Specialism Industry Tax Practice Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing...

Tax Senior

  • Florence, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Florence, KY
  • 7 days ago

As a Tax senior at this firm, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our clients' tax matters. You will be responsible for providing expert tax advice, ensuring compliance with tax...

Tax Staff

  • Danville, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Danville, KY
  • 8 days ago

entries and account reconciliations Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing insights and recommendations for cost-saving opportunities Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks...

Experienced Tax Staff

  • Danville, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Danville, KY
  • 8 days ago

entries and account reconciliations Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing insights and recommendations for cost-saving opportunities Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks...

EDGE Indirect Excise Tax Senior --Open Location

  • Louisville, KY
  • 10 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 10 days 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...

Demographic Data for Kentucky

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Kentucky

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Kentucky 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 Kentucky
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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