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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Tax Manager - Private Companies

  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 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

  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 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

  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 hours ago

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

Tax Manager - Personal Financial Services

  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 hours ago

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

Tax Senior Manager - Private Companies

  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 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 Associate - Private Companies

  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 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 - Private Companies

  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 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

  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 hours ago

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

Tax Senior

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 10 hours ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 10 hours 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...

Tax Manager

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 10 hours ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 10 hours 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...

Tax Manager

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 10 hours ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 10 hours 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...

Seasonal Business Tax Expert

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

Overview At Intuit we believe everyone should have the opportunity to prosper, which is why our mission is Powering Prosperity Around the World. Being a mission-driven company includes living our...

Tax Senior - Sustainability - Renewable Energy

  • Memphis, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 2 days ago

Our spectrum of business tax services is relevant for public and private companies, and range from tax planning to tax compliance, controversy, and risk management, including tax credits, government...

Delivery Tax Manager- Global Employer Services

  • Memphis, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 2 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...

Senior Tax Accountant - Work from Home

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

Overview Intuit is seeking Tax Experts for the upcoming tax season. If you have an active PTIN and unrestricted credential (CPA/EA/Practicing Attorney) we would love to connect with you! What You...

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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
31.5%
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 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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