Tax Specialist Jobs in Woods Cross, 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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R&D Credits Manager - Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 13 hours ago

The TCIA (Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory) Practice is comprised of a diverse group of CPAs and tax law experts with numerous years of experience, who help clients with expert tax planning. The...

Payroll Tax Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 13 hours ago

This role oversees tax research, handles tax agency correspondence, maintains ADP SmartCompliance records, and ensures proper authorization documentation is in place....

Asset & Wealth Management - Tax Senior Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Specialty/Competency:** Industry Tax Practice **Industry/Sector:** Asset and Wealth Management **Time Type:** Full time **Travel Requirements:** Up to 20% A career in our Financial Services Tax...

Insurance Tax Senior Associate - United States - Full-time

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Specialty/Competency:** Industry Tax Practice **Industry/Sector:** Not Applicable **Time Type:** Full time **Travel Requirements:** Up to 20% At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing...

Asset & Wealth Management - Renewable Energy Tax Senior Manager - Full-time

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Specialty/Competency:** Industry Tax Practice **Industry/Sector:** Asset and Wealth Management **Time Type:** Full time **Travel Requirements:** Up to 20% A career in our Financial Services Tax...

Asset & Wealth Management Tax Manager - Full-time

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Specialty/Competency:** Industry Tax Practice **Industry/Sector:** Asset and Wealth Management **Time Type:** Full time **Travel Requirements:** Up to 40% At PwC, our people in tax services focus...

Asset & Wealth Management - Tax Senior Associate - Full-time

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Specialty/Competency:** Industry Tax Practice **Industry/Sector:** Asset and Wealth Management **Time Type:** Full time **Travel Requirements:** Up to 20% At PwC, our people in tax services focus...

Asset & Wealth Management - Renewable Energy Tax Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Specialty/Competency:** Industry Tax Practice **Industry/Sector:** Asset and Wealth Management **Time Type:** Full time **Travel Requirements:** Up to 20% A career in our Financial Services Tax...

Korean Business Network - Private Tax Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary A career within PwC Private will provide the...

Chinese Business Network - Private Tax Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary A career within PwC Private will provide the...

Sales and Use Tax Senior

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax...

Indirect Excise Tax Staff

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

State and Local Tax - Indirect Tax - Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 5 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 Advisor

  • West Valley City, UT (18 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 7 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (18 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 7 days ago

Position Overview: Frontier One is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Tax Professional to join our team. This role involves providing expert tax advice, preparing tax returns, and...

Blockchain and Digital Asset Tax Senior Consultant

  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (19 miles from Woods Cross, UT)
  • 8 days ago

. + Working directly with Deloitte leaders and national office with specialists in the taxation of crypto + Performing detail-level reviews of tax research, agreements, work papers, and tax filings...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Woods Cross, UT

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Woods Cross, UT 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 Woods Cross, 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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