Tax Specialist Jobs in Chattanooga, TN

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 Senior Manager - Real Estate

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 3 days ago

This candidate will consult on complex tax matters and oversee the tax compliance process for primarily real estate related businesses, ensuring compliance with state and federal tax regulations....

Tax Manager - Real Estate

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 3 days ago

WHO WE ARE Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices - located in the fastest growing cities in the US -...

Experienced Tax Preparer

  • Cleveland, TN (22 miles from Chattanooga, TN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cleveland, TN (22 miles from Chattanooga, TN)
  • 6 days ago

Calling all Experienced Tax Preparers! Join our team for an exciting opportunity that offers flexible schedules. Leverage your tax expertise, business background, and knowledge of tax laws to...

Tax Manager

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 7 days ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Research, review, and organize tax documents Maintain tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Oversee, train, and mentor tax professionals Business development...

International Tax Specialist

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 10 days ago

HHM CPAs is seeking an International Tax Accountant for our Chattanooga, TN office to assist with preparing international tax returns. In addition, this role will prepare individual, partnership,...

TAX Manager

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 11 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 11 days ago

A client of Insight Global is seeking a Tax Manager to join their public accounting organization in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This individual will be responsible for overseeing tax accounting...

Entry Level Tax Preparer

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 18 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 18 days ago

Your Purpose: At Jackson Hewitt, we provide an invaluable service in guiding our clients through the tax codes, rules, and processes. We do this with integrity, quality, and consistency. This is...

Tax Senior

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 25 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 25 days ago

A reputable Public Accounting firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Senior to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent...

Director of Tax Compliance

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 90+ days ago

Director of Tax Compliance will develop strategies for tax savings and reduction of administrative burden....

Seasonal Tax Preparer in Walmart/CSA

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 90+ days ago

We are an industry-leading provider of full-service individual, federal, and state income tax preparation with offices across the country....

Demographic Data for Chattanooga, TN

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Chattanooga, TN

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Chattanooga, TN 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 Chattanooga, TN
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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