Tax Specialist Jobs in Louisiana

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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Revenue Tax Auditor Specialist

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day 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...

Experienced Tax Professional

  • LA
  • 1 day ago
  • LA
  • 1 day 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

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 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....

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 4 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 Manager

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 5 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...

Tax Manager

  • Denham Springs, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Denham Springs, LA
  • 5 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...

Financial Services - Wealth and Asset Management - Tax Manager

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 days ago

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

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

. + 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 Senior-EDGE client aligned

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 days ago

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

compliance....

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

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 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

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 days ago

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

Senior Analyst, Tax Accounting

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 days ago

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

Experienced Tax Preparer

  • Chalmette, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Chalmette, LA
  • 6 days 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...

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Louisiana

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Louisiana 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 Louisiana
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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