Tax Specialist Jobs in Laurel, 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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Senior Tax Manager

  • 1Britcom
  • Severn, MD (10 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Severn, MD (10 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 17 hours ago

Responsibilities Income Tax Compliance & Provision (ASC 740) Involved in all aspects of US federal and state income tax compliance....

In Person

Tax Senior Associate - Renewable Energy

  • KPMG
  • McLean, VA (18 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 21 hours ago
  • McLean, VA (18 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 21 hours ago

Responsibilities: Provide tax compliance and advisory services to corporations and partnerships across the renewable energy industry, ranging from emerging developers and sponsors to large institutional...

In Person

Tax Senior Manager - Federal / Corporate Tax

  • Deloitte
  • McLean, VA (18 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 21 hours ago
  • McLean, VA (18 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 21 hours ago

Qualifications Required Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per week 8+ years' total corporate or international...

Hybrid

Indirect Tax-Excise Tax-Manager

  • EY
  • McLean, VA (18 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • McLean, VA (18 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 1 day ago

This position supports excise tax compliance and advisory projects for clients in a wide variety of industries including Oil & Gas, Transportation, Manufacturing and Retail....

Hybrid

Excise Tax-Senior

  • EY
  • McLean, VA (18 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • McLean, VA (18 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 1 day ago

This position supports excise tax compliance and advisory projects for clients in a wide variety of industries including Oil & Gas, Transportation, Manufacturing and Retail....

Hybrid

US Tax Senior Manager

  • Quix Recruitment Group Ltd
  • Washington, DC (16 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (16 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Lead a team of tax professionals in delivering comprehensive tax services to clients. Drive business development initiatives and contribute to the growth of the firm....

In Person

Tax Manager - Renewable Energy

  • KPMG
  • Baltimore, MD (19 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (19 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities: Provide tax compliance and advisory services to corporations and partnerships across the renewable energy industry, ranging from emerging developers and sponsors to large institutional...

In Person

Manager, Tax (Remote)

  • RTX
  • Arlington, VA (18 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (18 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 3 days ago

of the property tax compliance function Ability to lead and develop a team of tax professionals in a fast-paced environment CMI, CPA, MAI or other similar accreditation desired Ability to travel as...

Remote

Tax Manager

  • CPJ Recruitment
  • Washington, DC (16 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (16 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Tax Manager Our 1,000+ team members serve clients from offices and project locations in 13 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our clients value the...

In Person

Sr. Tax Analyst, Property Tax

  • Amazon.com, Inc.
  • Arlington, VA (18 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (18 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Description Join Amazon's Property Tax team and contribute to managing tax compliance across our global operations....

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Business Tax Auditor

  • City of Alexandria (VA)
  • Alexandria, VA (21 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (21 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 3 days ago

The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a...

In Person

Tax Manager - onsite

  • GPAC
  • Washington, DC (16 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (16 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 5 days ago

compliance, and reporting - Provide expert guidance and advice to clients on complex tax matters - Stay up-to-date with changes in tax regulations and ensure compliance at all times - Lead a team of tax...

In Person

Tax Manager

  • GPAC
  • Washington, DC (16 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC (16 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 6 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...

In Person

Tax Manager

  • CohnReznick LLP
  • Baltimore, MD (19 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (19 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 6 days ago

This will include broad exposure to our Income Tax Compliance Practice....

In Person

CPA Tax Professional

  • Charles Krengel P A
  • Owings Mills, MD (23 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Owings Mills, MD (23 miles from Laurel, MD)
  • 6 days ago

Well established CPA firm looking for a seasoned tax professional with minimum of four years public accounting experience and with an entrepreneurial spirit....

Remote

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Laurel, MD

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Laurel, MD offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.6%
Associate's Degree
7.1%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.3%
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 Laurel, 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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