Tax Specialist Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

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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Block Advisor Tax Advisor Immediate Hire

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 4 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 4 days ago

Our Company At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere....

Senior Tax Associate- Internal Tax

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 4 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 4 days ago

Overview****Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's...

Remote Work

Senior Tax Associate- Internal Tax Services

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 5 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 5 days ago

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's...

Remote Work

State and Local Indirect Tax - Property Tax Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 9 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 9 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism State & Local Tax (SALT) Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to...

Tax Senior/ Reviewer

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 10 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 10 days ago

Tax Senior/ Reviewer A boutique full-service tax preparation firm – handling everything from simple individual returns to more complex small business, S-corporation, estate, and trust...

Senior Manager, Tax

  • Draper, UT (13 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 15 days ago
  • Draper, UT (13 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 15 days ago

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Corporate Overview Proofpoint is a leading...

Tax Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 18 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 18 days ago

A Top CPA firm in the Healdsburg area is looking to add a Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent growth...

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Sandy, UT (8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 20 days ago
  • Sandy, UT (8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 20 days ago

Gpac houses a team of professional Recruiters who specialize in the Public Accounting industry! The reputable clients we partner with are looking to add dedicated talent to their team! Enjoy...

Tax Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 27 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 27 days ago

Description & Requirements As a Tax Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead and develop a team while providing ultra-responsive customer service to our clients. If you have experience...

Tax Analyst 2

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 27 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 27 days ago

ENERGYSOLUTIONS, LLC Tax Analyst 2 in SALT LAKE CITY , Utah Responsible for the income tax compliance and provision processes within the company. Provides assistance with indirect, international,...

Sr. International Tax Analyst

  • Cottonwood Heights, UT (17 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 29 days ago
  • Cottonwood Heights, UT (17 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 29 days ago

Employee Applicant Privacy Notice Who we are: Shape a brighter financial future with us. Together with our members, we're changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance....

Specialized Tax Services - Research & Development (R&D Tax) Senior Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 29 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 29 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Industry Tax Practice Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary A career in our Specialised Tax Services practice, within Corporate Tax...

Tax Senior

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 30+ 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...

Asset & Wealth Management - Renewable Energy Tax Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 60+ days ago

Industry/Sector Asset and Wealth Management Specialism Industry Tax Practice Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary A career in our Financial Services Tax practice, within Corporate...

Tax Senior Manager - Private Company

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 90+ days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 90+ days ago

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their...

Demographic Data for Salt Lake City, UT

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Salt Lake City, UT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.5%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
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 Salt Lake City, UT
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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