Tax Specialist Jobs in Downingtown, 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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Principal Tax Manager

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Employment type Full-time Experience Manager Job function Accounting #midsenior #libertyjobs #AccountingFinance Keywords: Tax Advisory, CPA, High-Net-Worth, HNW, Compliance, ASC 740,...

International Tax Associate

  • Wayne, PA (16 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wayne, PA (16 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 4 days ago

You'll work closely with our tax and finance teams, plus outside advisors, to keep all our tax compliance and planning efforts aligned....

Tax Manager, Federal Compliance and Provision

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 4 days ago

The Federal Tax Manager will be an integral part in supporting the US Domestic income tax provision and compliance function. This role will sit within the Tax Operations group but will also...

Tax Associate

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Tax Associate Gpac Wilmington, California, United States 1 day ago Quick Job type Full-time Quick Job description A Top CPA firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Associate to their team. This...

Tax Analyst - Indirect Tax Research and Support

  • King of Prussia, PA (17 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (17 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Conduct in-depth tax research to resolve complex tax-related queries and provide detailed explanations to customers....

Tax Manager

  • Radnor, PA (16 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Radnor, PA (16 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Drive continuous improvement of end to end tax processes Tax Compliance and Reporting Create monthly and annual tax reports to identify results, trends in taxes Review and approve tax journal entries...

Tax Analyst

  • Radnor, PA (16 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Radnor, PA (16 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 11 days ago

research; draft and review memoranda to support tax return positions and special projects aimed at minimizing tax exposure Apply ASC 740 principles to prepare accurate income tax accruals and related...

Tax Manager - High Net Worth

  • Plymouth Meeting, PA (24 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Plymouth Meeting, PA (24 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Job Details: Tax Manager High Net Worth Clients $120,000 $150,000 + Bonus Plymouth Meeting, PA Join a growing, well-respected CPA firm with a clear path to Partner. Our client is seeking an...

Tax Consultant

  • King of Prussia, PA (17 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (17 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 14 days ago

.* This hands-on role is ideal for someone with deep knowledge of multi-state tax regulations and experience interpreting legal and contractual terms through a tax compliance lens To be considered for...

Tax Manager

  • Devon, PA (15 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Devon, PA (15 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 19 days ago

Assess impact of changes in tax laws and its impact on the US GAAP tax provision Responsible for a high level understanding of the tax accounting and tax compliance impact for a line of business or...

Tax Manager - (Large Environment) ASC 740 Hybrid

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 20 days ago

Tax Manager, Tax Compliance, Financial Reporting, Pharmaceutical Accounting, International Tax, ASC 740, OneSource Tax Provision, SAP, Hyperion, SEC Disclosures...

Tax Analyst II

  • King of Prussia, PA (17 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 20 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (17 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 20 days ago

Contribute to the development of requirements for needs of the Tax Research organization as it relates to tax content, solutions, and functionality....

International Tax Analyst

  • King of Prussia, PA (17 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 26 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (17 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 26 days ago

The role will be involved in international income tax compliance, foreign tax credit calculations, international tax provision preparation/review and special projects....

Senior Tax Analyst (Hybrid)

  • Malvern, PA (9 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Malvern, PA (9 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Compliance and associated audits Sales Tax Compliance and associated audits Property Tax Compliance and associated audits Excise Tax Compliance and associated audits Transfer Pricing calculations and...

Senior Tax Analyst

  • Radnor, PA (16 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Radnor, PA (16 miles from Downingtown, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

and tax provision process Demonstrate understanding of ASC 740 and ability to prepare income tax accrual calculations Audit quarterly estimated tax payments and extensions prepared by staff Demonstrate...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Downingtown, PA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Downingtown, 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 Downingtown, 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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