Tax Specialist Jobs in Durham, 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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Sr. Manager, Tax

  • Avalara
  • Durham, NC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 8 hours ago

You have general familiarity with US GAAP financial reporting concepts, including the ability to prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules following standard accounting...

Remote

Tax Senior Associate - Renewable Energy

  • KPMG
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 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 Wanted

  • GPAC
  • Graham, NC (24 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Graham, NC (24 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 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...

In Person

Tax Manager - Corporations

  • RSM
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 5 days ago

740 Working knowledge of tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service...

In Person

Tax Senior - Partner Tax Matters

  • Deloitte
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Strong knowledge of federal and state partnership tax compliance, including partner-level income allocations, tax research, and tax planning....

In Person

Senior Tax Manager

  • Frost PLLC
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 11 days ago

Salary: Starting at $145,000.00 The opportunity: At Frost, our Tax Managers are responsible for ensuring Federal, State, and Local tax compliance for clients in various industries....

Hybrid

International Tax Manager - Compliance

  • C010 Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 15 days ago

Provide technical guidance and training to staff on international tax compliance matters....

In Person

Tax Senior Manager - Raleigh, NC (PCS)

  • C010 Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 15 days ago

The successful candidate will manage the client's tax compliance needs, anticipate tax and business issues, and recognize tax planning opportunities....

Hybrid

Tax Manager - Raleigh, NC

  • C010 Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 15 days ago

The successful candidate will manage the client's tax compliance needs, anticipate tax and business issues, and recognize tax planning opportunities....

Hybrid

QC and Compliance Senior Manager, Tax Operations

  • Aprio
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 16 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 16 days ago

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+...

Hybrid

Senior Property Tax Analyst

  • Martin Marietta
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 17 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 17 days ago

professional....

In Person

Sr Tax Analyst

  • bioMerieux
  • Durham, NC
  • 18 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 18 days ago

Position Duties Preparation of federal and state quarterly provision support: Prepare supporting federal and state workpapers and related journal entries leveraging ONESOURCE Tax Provision and ONESOURCE...

Hybrid

Specialized Tax Services - Research & Development Tax - Senior Associate

  • PwC
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 19 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism General Tax Consulting Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary A career in our Specialised Tax Services practice, within Corporate Tax...

In Person

Tax Senior Associate, Asset Management

  • KPMG
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 20 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 20 days ago

to provide industry knowledge and experience Build and manage client relationships Manage teams of tax professionals and assistants working on client projects Advise clients and be accountable for...

In Person

Tax Senior - Public Accounting

  • Norton Collar Lund Lilley PLLC
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 21 days ago

We provide tax compliance, audit, attest, and accounting consulting services to business entities, not-for-profits, and individuals....

In Person

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Durham, NC

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Durham, NC 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 Durham, 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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