Tax Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Tax Manager - Natl Federal Tax Services - Strategic Partnership Solutions

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 2 hours 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....

Tax Manager - DART (Depreciation Analysis and Reporting Tool)

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 hours ago

Team members within NFTS are viewed as tax specialists....

Property Tax Manager - Multistate

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 hours ago

compliance, tax planning, tax analysis, and related tax research. + Experience managing a team and acting as first point of contact with your clients....

Tax Manager, International Tax Services

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 6 hours ago

: Represents clients before the IRS on contested issues, as appropriate, and with assistance and guidance from senior international tax professionals ASC 740-10: Applies standards, firm policies and...

Tax Director - Private Companies

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 hours 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 Manager - Personal Financial Services

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 hours ago

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

Tax Senior Associate - Private Companies

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 hours 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 - Personal Financial Services

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 6 hours 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

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 hours ago

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

Tax Manager - Private Companies

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 6 hours 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 Manager - Private Companies

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 hours 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

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 hours ago

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

Director of Tax and Licensing

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago

Director of Tax and Licensing Salary $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year commensurate with experience How to Apply Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting...

Entry Level Tax Preparer

  • Mechanicsburg, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Mechanicsburg, PA
  • 1 day 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...

Director, Tax Accounting

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago

Pittsburgh, PA 1 DAYS AGO 21489883 Summary Pittsburgh, PA Competitive Salary 12 Years Experience Bachelor's degree No Commisssion 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift /Full-Time Description Reference...

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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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