Tax Specialist Jobs in Raleigh, 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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Motor Fuels Tax Auditor - Raleigh

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 17 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 17 hours ago

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is looking for a Tax Auditor in the Motor Fuels Section of the Examination Division. This is a full-time, permanent position with a hybrid remote work...

Join a great team as a TAX MANAGER

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 21 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 21 hours ago

Qualifications Include: CPA license required Bachelor's Degree in Accounting At least five years of experience in Public Accounting Customer-centric with excellent relationship and adaptability skills...

Full Time Tax Consultant (Accounting) (Summer 2026, Winter 2027)

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago

Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting....

Full Time Tax Consultant (Accounting) (Summer 2027, Winter 2028)

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago

Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting....

Hiring a TAX MANAGER

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago

Accounting Customer-centric with excellent relationship and adaptability skills Detailed, well-organized, with strong communication skills Exhibits a strong team-player attitude in helping co-workers...

Senior Tax Manager - National Office

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with partnerships, S corporations, and/or C corporations Strong analytical and writing skills Strong proficiency with tax research databases (such as Bloomberg...

Remote Work

Tax Director - Mergers & Acquisitions (Private Equity)

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago

In-depth knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax laws, international tax concepts, and partnership taxation....

Remote Tax Senior- read details

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago

team - mostly offshore - Do the data part of tax return - Assist with Tax Strategy - MUST be a CPA or EA - Use QB's online, ProConnect, and TaxDome -Salary $80-85k Responsibilities: - Perform complex tax...

Remote Work

Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting....

Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting....

Remote Tax Manager

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 6 days ago

Accounting Customer-centric with excellent relationship and adaptability skills Detailed, well-organized, with strong communication skills Exhibits a strong team-player attitude in helping co-workers...

Remote Work

Tax Manager (Insurance) - Any Location

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 8 days ago

Tax Manager (Insurance) - Any Location Company: Cherry Bekaert Advisory, LLC Location: Raleigh, NC, 27612 Posted: August 08, 2025 Description: Job Description Ranked among the largest accounting...

Tax Senior - Any Location

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 8 days ago

CPA Certified or the eligibility to work towards obtaining a CPA license. 3+ years of experience in public accounting. Review experience....

Senior Global Tax Specialist

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

What You'll Do The Senior Global Tax Specialist (Internal Title: Senior Global Tax Specialist 1) will s upport the administration of RTI's tax policies and procedures, be responsible for compliance...

Tax Manager - onsite

  • Garner, NC (9 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Garner, NC (9 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 10 days ago

I have partnered with a well-established company in the exciting world of public accounting....

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Raleigh, NC

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, 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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