Tax Specialist Jobs in Clackamas, OR

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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US E - Tax - Senior - National Tax - Program Management (TTO)

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 3 hours ago

Tax Transformation drives improvements across the full range of Tax market offerings focused on both Tax compliance and advisory services....

Tax Manager, State & Local Income Tax - (Remote Option)

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 17 hours ago

research skills KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges....

Remote Work

Treasury & Tax Analyst

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 3 days ago

This role partners closely with the Assistant Corporate controller on managing the income tax function, supporting the tax compliance process by an outside firm, and providing tax support for company...

Tax Senior Manager - Personal Financial Services

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 3 days ago

compliance, & planning to improve their operational efficiency & free up time to be spent focusing on personal wealth strategy....

Tax Senior Associate - Personal Financial Services

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 3 days ago

Demonstrated thorough technical skills in tax compliance for high net worth individuals....

Tax Director - Personal Financial Services

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 3 days ago

compliance, & planning to improve their operational efficiency & free up time to be spent focusing on personal wealth strategy....

Tax Senior Manager - Private Companies

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 3 days ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Director - Private Companies

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 3 days ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Senior Associate - Private Companies

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 3 days ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Manager - Personal Financial Services

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 3 days ago

compliance, & planning to improve their operational efficiency & free up time to be spent focusing on personal wealth strategy....

Tax Manager - Private Companies

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 3 days ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Consultant

  • Vancouver, WA (21 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (21 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 5 days ago

. * Proficient tax research skills. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Exceptional customer focus. * Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and cross-functional teams...

Delivery Tax Manager- Global Employer Services

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 5 days ago

Position Summary Are you a leader and strategic thinker who is able to integrate strategic business knowledge with market-leading experience to design talent, mobility, and rewards programs? Do...

Tax Senior - Sustainability - Renewable Energy

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 5 days ago

Experience with partnership taxation in other industries and a willingness to learn and retool in the renewable energy industry is an option....

US E - Tax - Senior - Business Tax Services - Renewable Energy (SGO-National Posting)

  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 8 days ago
  • Portland, OR (10 miles from Clackamas, OR)
  • 8 days ago

Experience with partnership taxation in other industries and a willingness to learn and retool in the renewable energy industry is an option....

Demographic Data for Clackamas, OR

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Clackamas, OR

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Clackamas, OR 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 Clackamas, OR
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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