Tax Specialist Jobs in Gretna, 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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US E - Tax Manager US Payroll Operations - BPS

  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 14 hours ago

Join the worlds leading professional services firm assisting employers in operating payrolls for their workforce. As a Manager you will join a dynamic team delivering our US Managed Payroll Tax...

Tax Senior Manager - Personal Financial Services

  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 1 day ago

compliance, & planning to improve their operational efficiency & free up time to be spent focusing on personal wealth strategy....

Tax Director - Personal Financial Services

  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 1 day ago

compliance, & planning to improve their operational efficiency & free up time to be spent focusing on personal wealth strategy....

Tax Manager - Personal Financial Services

  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 1 day ago

compliance, & planning to improve their operational efficiency & free up time to be spent focusing on personal wealth strategy....

Tax Senior Associate - Private Companies

  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 1 day ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Manager - Private Companies

  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 1 day ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Senior Manager - Private Companies

  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 1 day ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Director - Private Companies

  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 1 day ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Senior Associate - Personal Financial Services

  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Demonstrated thorough technical skills in tax compliance for high net worth individuals....

Delivery Tax Manager- Global Employer Services

  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 3 days ago

Position Summary Are you a leader and strategic thinker who is able to integrate strategic business knowledge with market-leading experience to design talent, mobility, and rewards programs? Do...

Tax Senior - Sustainability - Renewable Energy

  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 3 days ago

Our spectrum of business tax services is relevant for public and private companies, and range from tax planning to tax compliance, controversy, and risk management, including tax credits, government...

Tax Manager

  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 4 days ago

Prepare and review tax returns Develop and maintain client relationships Oversee and manage a team of tax associates Provide outstanding client service Responsibilities: Perform complex tax research...

US E - Tax - Senior - Business Tax Services - Renewable Energy (SGO-National Posting)

  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 5 days ago

Our spectrum of business tax services is relevant for public and private companies, and range from tax planning to tax compliance, controversy, and risk management, including tax credits, government...

US E - Tax Manager - Global Employer Services (Delivery)

  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (3 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 5 days ago

Are you a leader and strategic thinker who is able to integrate strategic business knowledge with market-leading experience to design talent, mobility, and rewards programs? Do you have an...

Experienced Tax Preparer

  • Chalmette, LA (7 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chalmette, LA (7 miles from Gretna, LA)
  • 6 days ago

Experienced Tax Preparer at Jackson Hewitt Experienced Tax Preparer at Jackson Hewitt in Chalmette, Louisiana Posted in General Business 23 days ago. Type: Part-Time Job Description: Benefits:...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Gretna, LA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Gretna, 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 Gretna, 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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