Tax Specialist Jobs in Tennessee

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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Corp Tax/Sales & Use Tax Mgr

  • Kroger
  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 hours ago

Coordinate, plan and manage the sales and use taxes for the company. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. RESPONSIBILITIES -...

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Manager of Tax Accounting

  • Nissan
  • Franklin, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 1 day ago

In this role, you will lead tax provision and reporting processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting in accordance with ASC 740....

In Person Full Time

Tax Analyst

  • LP Building Products
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Support the corporate tax department by assisting with the preparation, review, and analysis of federal, state, and local tax filings, as well as other compliance and reporting requirements....

Hybrid

Tax Manager

  • Dollar General
  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • 3 days ago

Work Where You Matter: At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

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Tax Manager - Nashville, TN

  • Rodefer Moss and Co PLLC
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 4 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Are you a leader? Would you like to grow your career in public accounting and still enjoy work-life balance and a positive, friendly environment? Rodefer Moss, PLLC...

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Tax Manager

  • RightWorks Inc
  • TN
  • 4 days ago
  • TN
  • 4 days ago

compliance process - Improve processes by developing or implementing best practices - Manage and coordinate tax audits - Maintain tax balances on the general ledger - Prepare all tax papers on a regular...

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Manager, Tax

  • FORVIS, LLP
  • Memphis, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 4 days ago

Description & Requirements Forvis Mazars' Private Client tax advisors provide sophisticated tax compliance, consulting, and planning services to individuals, multi-generational families, fiduciaries...

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Tax Manager (Property)

  • Dollar General
  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • 5 days ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

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Tax Director

  • AppleOne
  • Cordova, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Cordova, TN
  • 5 days ago

This is a strong opportunity for a strategic tax professional who enjoys leadership, process improvement, technology adoption, and scalable department growth....

In Person Full Time

Tax Senior - Partner Tax Matters

  • Deloitte
  • Hermitage, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Hermitage, TN
  • 6 days ago

Strong knowledge of federal and state partnership tax compliance, including partner-level income allocations, tax research, and tax planning....

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Tax Manager

  • LP Building Products
  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 days ago

tax research, planning, and process improvements....

Hybrid

Manager - Tax (Memphis, TN)

  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
  • Memphis, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 8 days ago

Sales & Use Tax Compliance Manage outsourced sales and use tax filings, ensuring full compliance with state regulations....

Hybrid

Senior Manager, Tax - iTaxTech

  • KPMG
  • Nashville, TN
  • 12 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 12 days ago

compliance processes and system improvements Assist Partners in engagement administration, engagement management and client billing, and to identify and develop new and existing client relationships...

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Senior Indirect Tax Analyst

  • The Go Daddy Group Inc
  • TN
  • 12 days ago
  • TN
  • 12 days ago

Coordinate all aspects of indirect tax compliance (Sales Tax/GST/VAT) for entities both domestic and abroad....

Remote

Tax Senior

  • GPAC
  • Alcoa, TN
  • 14 days ago
  • Alcoa, TN
  • 14 days ago

Tax Senior As a Tax Senior at our firm, you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing our clients' tax affairs. Your responsibilities will include providing expert tax counsel, ensuring...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Tennessee

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Tennessee offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.6%
Associate's Degree
7.1%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.3%
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 Tennessee
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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