Tax Specialist Jobs in Chalmette, 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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Senior Tax Manager

  • GPAC
  • Harvey, LA (9 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Harvey, LA (9 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Duties: Review of Tax Returns (706, 709, 990, 1040, 1065, 1120, & 1120-S) Lead & Supervise Tax Staff Develop client relationships Tax research Client billing Represent clients before Tax Authorities...

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Tax Specialist (New Orleans, Louisiana, United States)

  • Entergy
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 5 days ago

Master's Degree preferred Minimum experience required of the position Tax Specialist: 0-3 years in tax or accounting Tax Specialist, Sr: 4 years of work experience as a tax accountant Tax Specialist...

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Revenue Tax Auditor 1, 2, or 3

  • State of Louisiana
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 6 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 6 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...

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Tax Senior - Partner Tax Matters

  • Deloitte
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 6 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 6 days ago

Strong knowledge of federal and state partnership tax compliance, including partner-level income allocations, tax research, and tax planning....

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Tax Manager Public Accounting

  • LeGlue & Company, CPAs, L.L.C.
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 8 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 8 days ago

Overview We are looking for a team-oriented tax professional who possess a broad understanding of the tax code with specialized knowledge in a particular area(s) of Individuals, S-Corporations, Partnerships...

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Tax Senior / Experience Staff

  • LeGlue & Company, CPAs, L.L.C.
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 8 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 8 days ago

Successful candidates should have the following: 2+ years of public accounting experience Possess a broad understanding of Tax Law with experience in a particular area(s) of individuals,...

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Tax Manager Jobs in New Orleans,LA,US

  • W3global
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 11 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 11 days ago

Tax Senior / Tax Manager / Senior Role Overview We are seeking a skilled tax professional to join our team at either the Senior or Manager level, depending on experience....

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Sr. Tax Analyst

  • ConvaTec
  • Metairie, LA (13 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Metairie, LA (13 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 13 days ago

As a trusted tax professional you will be responsible for managing and supporting a wide range of corporate tax functions with a focus on federal, state direct and indirect tax compliance and tax provision...

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Tax Associate

  • Staff Financial Group
  • Metairie, LA (13 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Metairie, LA (13 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 30+ days ago

. - Make adjusting journal entries and complete trial balances to support business tax return preparation. - Perform accounting and bookkeeping functions as needed....

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Tax Specialist

  • Entergy
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 45+ days ago

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC ***This position will be filled as a Tax Specialist, Sr or Tax Specialist depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate...

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Tax Director - Not-for-Profit (Private Foundations Focus)

  • EisnerAmper
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 60+ days ago

compliance engagements, including Form 990-PF and related filings, ensuring technical accuracy and quality Proactively advise internal teams and clients on private foundation tax matters, including...

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Tax Senior Associate - Private Client Services

  • EisnerAmper
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 60+ days ago

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent field 4+ years of recent tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience in public accounting or with a mix of public/private experience...

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Tax Director - National Tax Office (JD Required)

  • EisnerAmper
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 60+ days ago

Experience working at a large accounting firm Preferred Qualifications: CPA LL.M Strong proficiency with Excel Strong proficiency with tax research databases (Bloomberg BNA, RIA Checkpoint) EisnerAmper...

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Tax Senior Associate, Asset Management

  • KPMG
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 60+ days ago

to provide industry knowledge and experience Build and manage client relationships Manage teams of tax professionals and assistants working on client projects Advise clients and be accountable for...

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Tax Director - Global Information Reporting

  • PwC
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (7 miles from Chalmette, LA)
  • 90+ days ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

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Demographic Data for Chalmette, LA

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Chalmette, LA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Chalmette, LA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.6%
Associate's Degree
7.1%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.3%
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 Chalmette, 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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