Tax Specialist Jobs in Elkton, MD

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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Payroll Tax Specialist

  • Newark, DE (8 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, DE (8 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 1 day ago

About the Role\: We are looking for a Senior-Level Payroll Tax Specialist with deep expertise in all aspects of Payroll Tax Administration & Payroll Processing - someone ready to jump in and contribute...

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Newark, DE (8 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newark, DE (8 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 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 Auditor IV

  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Tax Auditor IV at State of Delaware in Wilmington, Delaware, United States Job Description The Unclaimed Property Tax Auditor IV plays a crucial role in the Delaware Office of Unclaimed Property....

Data Analyst - Information Reporting, Client Tax Associate

  • Newark, DE (8 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Newark, DE (8 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 6 days ago

JobID: 210636794 Category: Client Tax JobSchedule: Full time Posted Date: 2025-06-26T13:07:47+00:00 JobShift: Day : Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team...

Tax Manager

  • Pocopson, PA (23 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 12 days ago
  • Pocopson, PA (23 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 12 days ago

Assess impact of changes in tax laws and its impact on the US GAAP tax provision Responsible for a high level understanding of the tax accounting and tax compliance impact for a line of business or...

Tax Manager - (Large Environment) ASC 740 Hybrid

  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 13 days ago

Tax Manager, Tax Compliance, Financial Reporting, Pharmaceutical Accounting, International Tax, ASC 740, OneSource Tax Provision, SAP, Hyperion, SEC Disclosures...

Director, Tax

  • Newark, DE (8 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 25 days ago
  • Newark, DE (8 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 25 days ago

Leading the income tax compliance function to ensure accurate and timely reporting....

Tax Associate

  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 26 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 26 days ago

team to acquire annual tax documents Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in accounting and/or finance preferred 5+ years of experience in the trust industry, preferably with a concentration on income tax...

Entry Level Tax Preparer

  • Elkton, MD
  • 28 days ago
  • Elkton, MD
  • 28 days ago

Your Purpose: At Jackson Hewitt, we provide an invaluable service in guiding our clients through the tax codes, rules, and processes. We do this with integrity, quality, and consistency. This is...

Your Purpose: At Jackson Hewitt, we provide an invaluable service in guiding our clients through the tax codes, rules, and processes. We do this with integrity, quality, and consistency. This is...

Tax Manager

  • Winterthur, DE (18 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Winterthur, DE (18 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

. + Assess impact of changes in tax laws and its impact on the US GAAP tax provision + Responsible for a high level understanding of the tax accounting and tax compliance impact for a line of business...

Tax Preparer

  • Oxford, PA (13 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oxford, PA (13 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Liberty Tax Service Job Title: Tax Preparer Department/Business Unit: Managed Operations Reports to: Office Supervisor Status: Seasonal FLSA Status: Non-Exempt This posting is to build a candidate...

Senior Tax Analyst State and Local Taxes

  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for the accurate preparation and review of corporate and partnership state and local tax returns Conduct tax research and analysis to ensure compliance...

Federal & International Tax Compliance and Reporting

  • Elsmere, DE (17 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Elsmere, DE (17 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

compliance and ASC 740 reporting....

Block Advisor Tax Advisor Immediate Hire

  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (19 miles from Elkton, MD)
  • 60+ 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....

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Elkton, MD

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Elkton, MD 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 Elkton, MD
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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