Tax Specialist Jobs in Catharpin, VA

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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Senior Tax Analyst (H/F)

  • Herndon, VA (13 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Herndon, VA (13 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 14 hours ago

Intermediate computer skills in MS Office applications Strong skills for spreadsheets, systems and processes Tax research skills in CCH platform is preferred Vertex O Series Sales Tax Engine or similar...

Tax Senior - Commercial Tax (47877)

  • McLean, VA (22 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • McLean, VA (22 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 15 hours ago

, preferably in a mid-size public accounting firm Possess advanced knowledge of federal and state tax laws - corporate, individual, trust, gifts, and partnership taxation CPA or CPA eligible preferred...

Tax Senior (Remote Available)

  • Woodbridge, VA (22 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodbridge, VA (22 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities for Remote Tax Senior: Ability to complete individual, corporate, partnership, and business tax returns Assure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations Tax...

Remote Work

Tax Senior (Remote Available)

  • Falls Church, VA (22 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA (22 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities for Remote Tax Senior: Ability to complete individual, corporate, partnership, and business tax returns Assure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations Tax...

Remote Work

Block Advisor Tax Advisor

  • Woodbridge, VA (22 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Woodbridge, VA (22 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 3 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....

Experienced Tax Professional

  • Annandale, VA (19 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Annandale, VA (19 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 3 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....

Full Time Tax Consultant (Transfer Pricing) (Summer/Fall 2025, Winter 2026)

  • McLean, VA (22 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • McLean, VA (22 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 3 days ago

You can gain exposure to multiple industries and work alongside professionals with various backgrounds, including Ph.D. economists, business professionals and tax specialists....

Senior Tax Analyst

  • Herndon, VA (13 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (13 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Intermediate computer skills in MS Office applications Strong skills for spreadsheets, systems and processes Tax research skills in CCH platform is preferred Vertex O Series Sales Tax Engine or similar...

Senior Tax Associate

  • West McLean, VA (19 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • West McLean, VA (19 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 10 days ago

About Us: HUB Investment Partners, a HUB International Company, manages retirement accounts, chiefly for the public sector. Our clients are mostly school districts who use us to manage the...

Tax Senior Manager, Federal Tax - Flow-Thru (Remote Option)

  • Ashburn, VA (14 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Ashburn, VA (14 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 16 days ago

Responsibilities: Provide tax compliance and advisory services to pass-through entities and partnerships for a variety of Asset Management clients Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team helping to...

Remote Work

Manager, Tax (Multiple Positions), McLean, VA

  • McLean, VA (22 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 20 days ago
  • McLean, VA (22 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 20 days ago

Income Tax, Sage/FAS, or third party tax preparation software tools; and applying knowledge of taxation of partnerships, corporations, consolidations and ASC 740....

Tax Senior

  • McLean, VA (22 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 21 days ago
  • McLean, VA (22 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 21 days ago

research and analysis to develop proactive tax planning strategies for clients, identifying opportunities to minimize tax liabilities and optimize financial outcomes Collaborate with the internal team...

Manager, Tax - Private Client

  • Tysons Corner, VA (19 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA (19 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 23 days ago

How you will contribute: Providing tax compliance and tax advisory services to individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and corporations in a variety of industries Helping with developing, building...

Manager, Tax - Flow Through

  • Tysons Corner, VA (19 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA (19 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 23 days ago

If you have experience with managing tax advisory services, tax compliance, and tax provision to a diversified client base, this is the position for you!...

Manager, Tax - Large Corp

  • Tysons Corner, VA (19 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA (19 miles from Catharpin, VA)
  • 23 days ago

How you will contribute: Managing tax advisory services, tax compliance, and tax provision to pass-through and C-corporation entities with an emphasis on manufacturing and distribution, construction...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Catharpin, VA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Catharpin, VA 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 Catharpin, VA
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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