Tax Specialist Jobs in Central, LA

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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Revenue Tax Specialist Supervisor - Incentives

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 13 hours ago

Were looking for a Revenue Tax Specialist Supervisor to join our Taxpayer Compliance SES Division to supervise the Sales and Incentive Tax to receive, audit and pay claims and tax incentives....

R&D Credits Manager - Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 1 day ago

The TCIA (Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory) Practice is comprised of a diverse group of CPAs and tax law experts with numerous years of experience, who help clients with expert tax planning. The...

Payroll Tax Manager

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 1 day ago

This role oversees tax research, handles tax agency correspondence, maintains ADP SmartCompliance records, and ensures proper authorization documentation is in place....

Substitute Sales Tax Director

  • Livingston, LA (24 miles from Central, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Livingston, LA (24 miles from Central, LA)
  • 2 days ago

Possess high level of competence in communication (oral and written), human relations and tax research skills....

Indirect Excise Tax Staff

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 3 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...

Sales and Use Tax Senior

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 3 days ago

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax...

Full-Time Tax Preparer For Business Management Firm

  • Central, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Central, LA
  • 5 days ago

FULL-TIME TAX PREPARER FOR BUSINESS MANAGEMENT FIRM (WEST HOLLYWOOD) EMAIL FOR FURTHER INFO Sunset Blvd near Doheny compensation: Salary - STARTING AT $38.00 per hour - Benefits include Paid...

Indirect Property Tax Manager

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 8 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...

Revenue Tax Auditor Specialist

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 8 days ago

At the Louisiana Department of Revenue, we are dedicated to fairly and efficiently administering the states tax laws to ensure compliance while providing exceptional customer service. We are...

Tax Senior

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 9 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...

Tax Manager

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 9 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...

Revenue Tax Specialist Supervisor

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 11 days ago

We're looking for a Revenue Tax Specialist Supervisor to join our Office of Charitable Gaming!...

Property Tax Director

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 15 days ago

**Cherry Bekaert** has been proudly providing Accounting and Advisory services to our clients for over 75 years! We are seeking a **Property Tax Director.** **The location is flexible and remote...

Indirect Property Tax Senior--US

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 15 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...

FY26 US Seasonal Tax-Private Tax-Manager

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 15 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...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Central, LA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Central, LA 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 Central, LA
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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