Tax Specialist Jobs in Jefferson, 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.

1-15 of 94 Jobs

Indirect Excise Tax Staff

  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 14 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...

US E - Tax - Senior - National Tax - Program Management (TTO - Trans)

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

Description The Tax Transformation Office serves Deloitte Tax, focused on Service Delivery Transformation inclusive of people, process, and technology in order for our Tax Professionals to deliver...

Indirect Property Tax Manager

  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 5 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...

Tax Senior

  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 7 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 7 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

  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 7 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 7 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...

Indirect Property Tax Senior--US

  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 12 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 12 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

  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 12 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 12 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...

Remote Work

Experienced Tax Professional

  • Belle Chasse, LA (17 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Belle Chasse, LA (17 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 18 days ago

Our Company At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere....

Block Advisor Tax Advisor

  • Harvey, LA (8 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Harvey, LA (8 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 18 days ago

Our Company At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere....

Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real estate -Tax Senior Analyst-EDGE

  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 20 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 20 days ago

**Your Key Responsibilities** Work independently, recognize and identify problem areas and items that need to be addressed or escalated to ensure tax returns, tax research, tax accounting and tax projects...

Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real Estate - Tax Manager

  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 20 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 20 days ago

. + Professional knowledge in a broad range of real estate tax technical and transaction skills, including partnership taxation, REITs taxation and qualification, partnership allocations, tax compliance...

Financial Services - Wealth and Asset Management - Tax Manager

  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 20 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 20 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...

Financial Services-Wealth and Asset Management - Tax Manager-EDGE client aligned

  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 20 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 20 days ago

The objective is to recognize and identify problem areas and items that need to be addressed or escalated to ensure tax returns, tax research, tax accounting, and tax projects are timely and accurately...

Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real Estate - Tax Senior

  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 20 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 20 days ago

. + CPA required for advancement + A minimum of 3 years relevant experience + Knowledge in a broad range of real estate tax technical and transaction skills, including partnership taxation, REIT taxation...

Financial Services - Wealth and Asset Management - Tax Senior

  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 20 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (4 miles from Jefferson, LA)
  • 20 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 Jefferson, LA

Moving to Jefferson, LA? Find some basic demographic data about Jefferson, LA below.


Local
National
4,657,278
106,764

Tax Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireAccounting curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Taxes in our life
Are you at university or starting your first job? Would you like to know what to expect in terms of tax now that you have some money of your own? How does tax affect you as a young adult? The EU...
Facing Racism and Emotional Tax in the Workplace
As part of our CatalystX series on Race, Gender and Workplace Equity, this course is designed to help you understand the impact of racism and some strategies to address it. This introductory...
Paediatric Dentistry for Non-Specialists
This course aims to provide you with the practical advice and guidance you need to treat childrens dental issues and emergencies, achieving excellent results. Apart from various treatment options,...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Jefferson, LA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAccounting research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Tax Specialist positions.



Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, 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%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Tax Specialist Related Career Advice Articles

accountant walking through her office and thinking about her career
5 Potential Accountant Career Paths

When mapping out your accountant career path and assessing your accounting skills, there are many types of accounting jobs to consider. Learn more.

Read article »
two people working together on an accounting program
4 Accounting Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree

Want an accounting job but don't have the degree? Here are 4 accounting career titles to start exploring today.

Read article »
Young accountant enjoying the accounting career she has chosen.
5 Trending Accounting Careers and Specialties

Check out these five accounting career paths and decide whether you'd like to work as a tax accountant, auditor, budget analyst, forensic accountant, or cost accountant.

Read article »