Tax Specialist Jobs in Prior Lake, MN

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, Planning and Business Support

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Working knowledge of ASC 740 and ability to partner with tax accounting to ensure transactions are properly recorded. Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills....

Specialized Tax Services - Research & Development Tax - Manager

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism General Tax Consulting Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to...

Experienced Tax Professional

  • Plymouth, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Plymouth, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 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

  • Edina, MN (17 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Edina, MN (17 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 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....

Mergers and Acquisition Tax, Senior Manager

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Deals Tax Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary A career in our Merger and Acquisition Tax practice, within Tax services, will provide...

International Tax Manager

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago

-based and local country matters including; international tax compliance, planning and structuring, cross-border transactions, transfer pricing and supply chain planning, international high net worth...

Senior Tax Analyst, Transfer Pricing

  • St Louis Park, MN (19 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • St Louis Park, MN (19 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Were looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers...

Senior Manager/Director, Tax - Manufacturing

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Responsibilities: Responsible for managing and coordinating tax compliance and advisory work for clients Lead client relationships on day to day tax matters supporting partners with...

Tax Analyst

  • Saint Paul, MN (24 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (24 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 3 days ago

Primary Responsibilities 65% Tax Compliance Assist with U.S. federal income tax return and supporting calculations Assist with U.S. state income tax returns and supporting calculations Prepare quarterly...

Tax Manager - Trust and Estate

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities Responsibilities: Researching basic to complex estate matters across a range of disciplines (such as trust and estate case law), using tax research products such as Bloomberg BNA and...

Senior Tax Associate - Financial Services

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 11 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...

Trust and Estate Tax Senior Manager

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 12 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 12 days ago

Overview At Wipfli, people count. At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we dothe catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in...

Tax Manager

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 14 days ago

This position focuses on leading staff and seniors on tax compliance and advisory work, reviewing deliverables, resolving routine technical issues and identifying areas for process improvement while...

Tax Senior Manager, Federal Tax - Flow-Thru (Remote Option)

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 15 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

Tax Director - Global Information Reporting

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Prior Lake, MN)
  • 16 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...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Prior Lake, MN

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Prior Lake, MN 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 Prior Lake, MN
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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