Tax Specialist Jobs in Metairie, 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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Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real estate -Tax Senior Analyst-EDGE

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Lead the preparation and review of moderately complex tax/accounting regulatory and tax compliance with limited supervision....

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

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day 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 (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago

You will manage tax compliance accounts for hedge funds and or private equity funds....

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

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago

compliance....

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

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day 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 (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago

You will be involved in tax compliance accounts for hedge funds, mutual funds and/or private equity funds....

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

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago

**Your key responsibilities** A senior analyst in FSO EDGE WAM will be responsible for delivering tax compliance and consulting work for clients....

Senior Analyst, Tax Accounting

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Ability to analyze moderately complex accounting and tax information, including tax research....

Experienced Tax Preparer

  • Chalmette, LA (13 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chalmette, LA (13 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Benefits: Bonus based on performance Company car Employee discounts Training & development On site, in person position - No remote positions Please upload resume that includes information about...

Indirect Transaction Tax Senior

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 2 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 Specialist (New Orleans, Louisiana, United States)

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 2 days ago

-ESI (OLD) This position will be filled as a Tax Specialist, Sr; Tax Specialist, Sr Lead or Tax Specialist on the qualifications and experience of the candidate* JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties...

Senior Tax Associate - Financial Services

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 8 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 8 days ago

foundation Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work What Work You Will be Responsible For: Responsible for managing and coordinating tax...

Tax Staff Attorney, New Orleans or Baton Rouge

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 11 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 11 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 Manager, Federal Tax - Flow-Thru (Remote Option)

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 12 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 12 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 (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 12 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 12 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...

Demographic Data for Metairie, LA

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Metairie, LA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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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