Tax Specialist Jobs in Riverside, MO

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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Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Kansas City, KS (3 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, KS (3 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 1 day 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...

Senior Director, Tax Indirect (Specialty Tax Operations)

  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 2 days ago

Collaborate across product, engineering, legal, and finance teams to embed tax compliance into business systems and strategies....

Director, Tax - Indirect

  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 2 days ago

Indirect Tax Compliance Provide strategic leadership for Walmarts transaction tax compliance footprint, including oversight of return preparation, filing, and payment processes across hundreds of jurisdictions...

EDGE Indirect Excise Tax Senior --Open Location

  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 2 days 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....

EDGE Indirect Excise Tax Manager --Open Location

  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 2 days 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....

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

  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 2 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

Senior Analyst, Tax - Indirect

  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field OR 2 years experience in accounting, finance, income tax compliance, or related area....

Manager, Tax (Indirect)

  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 3 days ago

experience in accounting, finance, income tax compliance, or related area....

Audit and Tax Associate I Fall 2025

  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Develop tax compliance knowledge and assist with IRS audits, tax notice response, trust returns, gift and estate returns....

Tax Senior Manager - Global Information Reporting

  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 3 days ago

compliance solutions Oversee the implementation of compliance strategies for clients What You Must Have Bachelor's Degree 7 years of experience Certified Public Account (CPA), Enrolled Agent or Active...

Tax Director - Global Information Reporting

  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 3 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...

Asset & Wealth Management - Renewable Energy Tax Senior Manager

  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Industry/Sector Asset and Wealth Management Specialism Industry Tax Practice Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary A career in our Financial Services Tax practice, within...

Asset & Wealth Management Tax Manager

  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

Insurance Tax Senior Associate - United States

  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

Asset & Wealth Management - Tax Senior Associate

  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (4 miles from Riverside, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Riverside, MO

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Riverside, MO 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 Riverside, MO
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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