Tax Specialist Jobs in Chester, 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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Tax Manager - Construction (Hybrid)

You chart the course; we help you lift off! At YHB, we aren't limited by small-firm constraints or stuck in the big-firm mentality. Our culture is based on relationships — between our teams and...

Corporate Tax Senior Manager

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

Corporate Tax Manager

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

Payroll Tax Specialist

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Payroll Tax Specialist Summary: The Payroll Tax Specialist delivers on critical payroll activities....

Tax Manager - Remote

  • Glen Allen, VA (22 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Glen Allen, VA (22 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Tax Seniors & Managers Experience with small business partnerships, individuals, trusts and estate returns is preferred Assure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations Tax...

Remote Work

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Tax Senior Functions: Oversee a team of highly motivated staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Review staff tax returns Tax Senior Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree...

Tax Senior Manager - Global Information Reporting

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 5 days ago

compliance solutions Oversee the implementation of compliance strategies for clients What You Must Have Bachelor's Degree 7 years of experience Certified Public Account (CPA), Enrolled Agent or Active...

Tax Director - Global Information Reporting

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism General Tax Consulting Management Level Director Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in finance consulting specialise in providing consulting...

Asset & Wealth Management - Tax Senior Associate

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

Insurance Tax Senior Associate - United States

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

Manager, Tax - Private Client - Sign-on Bonus Offered!

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Description & Requirements Forvis Mazars' Private Client tax advisors provide sophisticated tax compliance, consulting, and planning services to individuals, multi-generational families, fiduciaries...

Tax Manager - DART (Depreciation Analysis and Reporting Tool)

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 13 days ago

Team members within NFTS are viewed as tax specialists....

Income Tax Manager

  • Glen Allen, VA (22 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Glen Allen, VA (22 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 15 days ago

A strong tax provision and ASC 740 background is highly preferred. Strong federal, state, and local income tax compliance experience....

Sr. Tax Analyst

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 16 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Prepare and review quarterly and annual tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740 Ensure accurate and timely reporting of tax-related financial information Implement and maintain...

Payroll Tax Coordinator

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 17 days ago

on cases or issues related to payroll Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent Strong payroll tax and state tax experience Background in payroll transactions; at least 1 year Experience with multi-state...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Chester, VA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Chester, 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 Chester, 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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