Tax Specialist Jobs in Milwaukie, 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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Block Advisor Tax Advisor

  • Vancouver, WA (18 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (18 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

Our Company At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere....

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Portland, OR (5 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Portland, OR (5 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 9 hours ago

Gpac houses a team of professional Recruiters who specialize in the Public Accounting industry! The reputable clients we partner with are looking to add dedicated talent to their team!...

Business Tax Services - Private Tax - Manager

  • Portland, OR (5 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (5 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 3 days ago

Providing tax research, tax memoranda drafting, and assistance in quantitative modeling for private client tax advisory services....

Multi-State Payroll Tax Manager

  • Portland, OR (5 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (5 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 3 days ago

entries Ability to oversee Form W-2 process Travel Requirements Up to 20% Job Posting End Date Learn more about how we work: PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will...

Manager Tax Technology and Digital Reporting

  • Beaverton, OR (9 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Beaverton, OR (9 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 4 days ago

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR As the Manager Tax Technology and Digital Tax Reporting will be responsible for leading a group of engineers for supporting Tax business stakeholders and carrying out future...

Senior Asset Manager, Tax Credit Senior Asset Manager, Tax Credit

  • Portland, OR (5 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Portland, OR (5 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 5 days ago

Senior Asset Manager, Tax Credit PNC Financial Services Group 3.6 ( ) Portland, OR Why you should apply for a job to PNC Financial Services Group : Ranked as one of the 4.1/5 in supportive...

Asset & Wealth Management - Renewable Energy Tax Manager

  • Portland, OR (5 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Portland, OR (5 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 5 days ago

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

Tax Senior - State Income & Franchise, Multistate

  • Portland, OR (5 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Portland, OR (5 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 5 days ago

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

Payroll Tax Specialist

  • Beaverton, OR (9 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 8 days ago
  • Beaverton, OR (9 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 8 days ago

Job Description The Payroll Tax Specialist will manage end-to-end US payroll processing with a focus on tax filing and compliance....

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State and Local Tax Senior Manager - Income Franchise

  • Portland, OR (5 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 12 days ago
  • Portland, OR (5 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 12 days ago

If not certified, must meet educational requirements to obtain license upon hire in state of employment Minimum of 7 years of related tax experience required; public accounting experience preferred...

Tax Preparer Assistant- Franchise Location

  • Newberg, OR (19 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 13 days ago
  • Newberg, OR (19 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 13 days ago

What you'll do... As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, and money, youll build client relationships that will grow stronger every year. What Youll...

Tax Professional - Franchise Location

  • Newberg, OR (19 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 13 days ago
  • Newberg, OR (19 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 13 days ago

What you'll do... As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, and money, you'll build client relationships that will grow stronger every year. Joining...

Korean Business Network - Private Tax Manager

  • Portland, OR (5 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 14 days ago
  • Portland, OR (5 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 14 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary A career within PwC Private will provide the...

Chinese Business Network - Private Tax Manager

  • Portland, OR (5 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 14 days ago
  • Portland, OR (5 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 14 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary A career within PwC Private will provide the...

Indirect Property Tax Manager

  • Portland, OR (5 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 20 days ago
  • Portland, OR (5 miles from Milwaukie, OR)
  • 20 days ago

Job Listing ID: 4317626 Job Title: Indirect Property Tax Manager Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Portland Date Posted: 07/25/2025Hours Worked Per Week: Not Provided Shift: Not...

Demographic Data for Milwaukie, OR

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Milwaukie, OR

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Milwaukie, 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 Milwaukie, 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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