Tax Specialist Jobs in Cary, NC

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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Indirect Transaction Tax Senior

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 19 hours ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

Tax Manager - onsite

  • Durham, NC (17 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Durham, NC (17 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 1 day ago

I have partnered with a well-established company in the exciting world of public accounting. My client firm is growing and offers the opportunity for an ambitious professional to become move up in...

Tax Manager - onsite

  • Durham, NC (17 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Durham, NC (17 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 1 day ago

I have partnered with a well-established company in the exciting world of public accounting. My client firm is growing and offers the opportunity for an ambitious professional to become move up in...

Tax Manager

  • Durham, NC (17 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Durham, NC (17 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 1 day ago

You will prepare and/or review calculations, forms, and other information necessary for foreign income tax compliance, transfer pricing, provision, credits, and forecasting....

Remote Work

Tax Manager Wanted!

  • Chapel Hill, NC (20 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC (20 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 1 day ago

I have partnered with a well-established company in the exciting world of public accounting. My client firm is growing and offers the opportunity for an ambitious professional to become move up in...

Tax Specialist II

  • Clayton, NC (20 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Clayton, NC (20 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Assist in mentoring of Tax Specialist Level I. Work with Advisors and Middle Office to ensure new trusts/estates are set up correctly for tax reporting....

Hiring Senior Tax Manager in public acctg

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 4 days ago

HIRING SENIOR TAX MANAGER IN PUBLIC ACCTG IN RALEIGH Date Posted: Monday, June 30, 2025 ? Job Snapshot Employee Type: Permanent Location: North Carolina, Raleigh Date Posted: Monday, June 30, 2025...

Indirect Tax Associate

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 5 days ago

compliance and reporting obligations....

Tax Manager Opportunity

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 6 days ago

compliance laws and discuss with clients as needed Oversee a team of highly motivated staff / train staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Review tax returns prepared...

Awesom TAX SENIOR opportunity!

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 6 days ago

client service Responsibilities: - Perform complex tax research and analysis - Prepare and review individual, partnership, trust, and corporate tax returns - Develop and maintain client relationships...

Amazing TAX SENIOR opportunity!

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 6 days ago

client service Responsibilities: - Perform complex tax research and analysis - Prepare and review individual, partnership, trust, and corporate tax returns - Develop and maintain client relationships...

Tax Senior Manager - Raleigh, NC

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 6 days ago

compliance and planning as well as estate tax compliance and planning are a plus What you can expect from us: Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity...

Corporate Tax Senior Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 9 days ago

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

Corporate Tax Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 9 days ago

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

TAX SENIOR Wanted

  • Chapel Hill, NC (20 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC (20 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 9 days ago

client service Responsibilities: - Perform complex tax research and analysis - Prepare and review individual, partnership, trust, and corporate tax returns - Develop and maintain client relationships...

Demographic Data for Cary, NC

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Cary, NC

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Cary, NC 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 Cary, NC
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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