Tax Specialist Jobs in Dover, PA

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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Senior Corporate Tax Analyst

  • York, PA
  • 13 hours ago
  • York, PA
  • 13 hours ago

The ideal candidate will have solid experience in International and Domestic Corporate Tax Compliance, possess analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a detail-oriented mindset which...

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US E - Tax Manager US Payroll Operations - BPS

  • Camp Hill, PA (14 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Camp Hill, PA (14 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Join the worlds leading professional services firm assisting employers in operating payrolls for their workforce. As a Manager you will join a dynamic team delivering our US Managed Payroll Tax...

Tax Manager - Natl Federal Tax Services - Strategic Partnership Solutions

  • Harrisburg, PA (16 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Harrisburg, PA (16 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Tired of Tax Compliance and Busy Season? You've earned your stripes as a tax specialist and tapped into the world of cutting-edge tax technology....

Entry Level Tax Preparer

  • Mechanicsburg, PA (17 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mechanicsburg, PA (17 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Benefits: Competitive salary Employee discounts Flexible schedule Training & development Your Purpose: At Jackson Hewitt, we provide an invaluable service in guiding our clients through the tax...

Delivery Tax Manager- Global Employer Services

  • Mechanicsburg, PA (17 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mechanicsburg, PA (17 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 4 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...

EDGE Indirect Excise Tax Manager --Open Location

  • Harrisburg, PA (16 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA (16 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 4 days ago

This position supports excise tax compliance and advisory projects for clients in a wide variety of industries including Oil & Gas, Transportation, Manufacturing and Retail....

EDGE Indirect Excise Tax Senior --Open Location

  • Harrisburg, PA (16 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA (16 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 4 days ago

This position supports excise tax compliance and advisory projects for clients in a wide variety of industries including Oil & Gas, Transportation, Manufacturing and Retail....

Tax Senior Manager, Federal Tax - Flow-Thru (Remote Option)

  • Harrisburg, PA (16 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA (16 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities: Provide tax compliance and advisory services to pass-through entities and partnerships for a variety of Asset Management clients Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team helping to...

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Payroll Tax Specialist Senior

  • York, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • York, PA
  • 4 days ago

. + Maintains jurisdiction tax compliance with required balance adjustments for federal, state, local and unemployment taxes within ADP's Smart Compliance application. + Monitors and facilitates all...

Experienced Tax Preparer

  • Harrisburg, PA (16 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA (16 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Benefits: Competitive salary Employee discounts Flexible schedule Training & development Your Purpose: At Jackson Hewitt, we provide an invaluable service in guiding our clients through the tax...

US E - Tax Manager - Global Employer Services (Delivery)

  • Mechanicsburg, PA (17 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mechanicsburg, PA (17 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 6 days ago

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 you have an...

Accounting - Tax Manager (HNW, Trust & Estate Planning) in Camp Hill,PA,US

  • Camp Hill, PA (14 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Camp Hill, PA (14 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 6 days ago

You'll advise clients on all federal and state tax affairs, providing expert tax compliance and consulting services....

Tax Manager

  • York, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • York, PA
  • 8 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Lead the preparation and review of tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740. Oversee and enhance SOX controls related to tax processes....

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Sales Tax Manager

  • Camp Hill, PA (14 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Camp Hill, PA (14 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Jefferson Wells has an immediate contract to hire opportunity for a Sales Tax Manager who will be responsible for sales and use tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions....

Tax Senior - Strategic Partnership Solutions

  • Harrisburg, PA (16 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA (16 miles from Dover, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Are you a tax specialist with experience in federal/tax and or partnership tax compliance who is frustrated with the traditional role in tax compliance?...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Dover, PA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Dover, PA 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 Dover, PA
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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