Tax Specialist Jobs in Utah

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 Partner (Remote)

  • Draper, UT
  • 14 days ago
  • Draper, UT
  • 14 days ago

Licensed Tax Partner (CPA or EA required) Location: Remote, USA Are you an experienced tax professional tired of the long hours and rigid structure of traditional firms?...

Remote

Excise Tax-Manager

  • EY
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 14 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 14 hours ago

This position supports excise tax compliance and advisory projects for clients in a wide variety of industries including Oil & Gas, Transportation, Manufacturing and Retail....

Hybrid

Excise Tax-Senior

  • EY
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 14 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 14 hours ago

This position supports excise tax compliance and advisory projects for clients in a wide variety of industries including Oil & Gas, Transportation, Manufacturing and Retail....

Hybrid

Tax Senior Manager - International Tax

  • Eide Bailly LLP
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago

Location: Utah Work Arrangement: Hybrid Typical Day in the Life A typical day as an International Tax Senior Manager might include the following: Serves clients on a variety of international tax...

Hybrid

Tax Manager - International Tax

  • Eide Bailly LLP
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago

Location: Utah Work Arrangement: Hybrid Typical Day in the Life A typical day as an International Tax Manager might include the following: Serves clients on a variety of international tax planning...

Hybrid

Tax Associate Join a Growing West Jordan Tax Practice Elevation Tax

  • Elevation Tax
  • West Jordan, UT
  • 5 days ago
  • West Jordan, UT
  • 5 days ago

Are you a detail-oriented tax professional looking for meaningful client work, excellent work-life balance, and real growth opportunities without the big-firm pressure?...

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Tax Specialist

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

Tax Specialist CBIZ - 3.4 Salt Lake City, UT Job Details 22 hours ago Qualifications Customer service Writing skills High school diploma or GED Technical Proficiency Full Job Description CBIZ, Inc....

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Tax Manager

  • Trueline
  • St George, UT
  • 5 days ago
  • St George, UT
  • 5 days ago

Ideal Backgrounds This role may be especially appealing to: Tax Managers or Senior Tax Managers at regional CPA firms CPAs frustrated with unclear partner-track opportunities Advisory-focused tax professionals...

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Tax Senior - Partner Tax Matters

  • Deloitte
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 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 senior

  • Davies Allen
  • Heber City, UT
  • 13 days ago
  • Heber City, UT
  • 13 days ago

About Davies Allen, PC Davies Allen, PC, is a firm with a clear mission: to empower entrepreneurs and businesses to achieve financial mastery, moving beyond mere compliance. We operate not just as...

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Tax Manager

  • Shaw & Nielsen
  • Bountiful, UT
  • 14 days ago
  • Bountiful, UT
  • 14 days ago

Tax Manager needed to oversee tax process and review returns. This person needs to be versed in AI - Claude, Copilot, etc. If no AI experience, please do not apply. Someone that has done...

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Tax Manager, Privately Held Business

  • Armanino McKenna Certified Public Accountants & Consultants
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 14 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 14 days ago

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest...

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Director - Tax Compliance

  • Utah Valley University
  • Orem, UT
  • 18 days ago
  • Orem, UT
  • 18 days ago

Utah Valley University offers a unique opportunity for a highly skilled professional to play a strategic leadership role in guiding the institution's tax compliance framework....

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Senior Manager, Tax

  • WesTech Engineering
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 19 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 19 days ago

Income Tax Accounting & ASC 740 Own all income tax accounting under ASC 740, including quarterly and annual provisions. Prepare current and deferred tax calculations and disclosures....

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International Tax Senior Associate

  • Cherry Bekaert
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 19 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 19 days ago

compliance projects....

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Utah

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Utah 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 Utah
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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