Tax Specialist Jobs in Killona, 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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Tax Staff Attorney, New Orleans or Baton Rouge

  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 2 days ago

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) is a non-profit law firm serving the 22 parishes east of the Atchafalaya basin. We provide free civil legal aid to low-income households. Our attorneys...

Tax Senior - Any Location

  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 2 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 Senior Manager, Federal Tax - Flow-Thru (Remote Option)

  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities: Provide tax compliance and advisory services to pass-through entities and partnerships for a variety of Asset Management clients Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team helping to...

Remote Work

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 3 days ago

Tax Senior Functions: Oversee a team of highly motivated staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Review staff tax returns Tax Senior Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree...

Tax Staff Attorney, New Orleans

  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 4 days ago

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) is a non-profit law firm serving the 22 parishes east of the Atchafalaya basin. We provide free civil legal aid to low-income households. Our attorneys...

Tax Director - Global Information Reporting

  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 4 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

  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 4 days ago

compliance solutions Oversee the implementation of compliance strategies for clients What You Must Have Bachelor's Degree 7 years of experience Certified Public Account (CPA), Enrolled Agent or Active...

Insurance Tax Senior Associate - United States

  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Asset & Wealth Management - Tax Senior Associate

  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Asset & Wealth Management Tax Manager

  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Senior Tax Manager - State and Local Tax (SALT)

  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 6 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 6 days ago

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent field 8 + years of experience in state taxation Experience with state tax planning, tax research, and tax analysis CPA Experience...

Public Accounting Tax Manager

  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 6 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 6 days ago

Duties/Responsibilities: The tax manager will work directly with a team of highly motivated staff accountants Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Complex tax and audit...

Tax Senior - Federal / Corporate Tax

  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 10 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 10 days ago

compliance, tax planning, tax controversy, and tax research....

Delivery Tax Manager- Global Employer Services, HNW

  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 12 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 12 days ago

compliance and planning Bachelor's Degree One of the following active accreditations obtained: Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA If not CPA eligible, one...

Tax Senior Manager - Private Equity

  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 12 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (23 miles from Killona, LA)
  • 12 days ago

Work you'll do As a Senior Tax Manager, you will utilize your prior experience to provide tax compliance and consulting services to investment management clients....

Demographic Data for Killona, LA

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Killona, LA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Killona, 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 Killona, 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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