Tax Specialist Jobs in Dumfries, 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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US E - Tax Manager US Payroll Operations - BPS

  • Falls Church, VA (22 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Falls Church, VA (22 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 4 hours ago

Join the worlds leading professional services firm assisting employers in operating payrolls for their workforce. As a Manager you will join a dynamic team delivering our US Managed Payroll Tax...

Tax Senior

  • Vienna, VA (22 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Vienna, VA (22 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 17 hours 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...

Delivery Tax Manager- Global Employer Services

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Are you a leader and strategic thinker who is able to integrate strategic business knowledge with market-leading experience to design talent, mobility, and rewards programs? Do you have an...

EDGE Indirect Excise Tax Manager --Open Location

  • Chantilly, VA (23 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chantilly, VA (23 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day 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....

EDGE Indirect Excise Tax Senior --Open Location

  • Chantilly, VA (23 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chantilly, VA (23 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day 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....

Tax Senior Manager - Strategic Partnership Solutions

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Tired of Tax Compliance and Busy Season? You've earned your stripes as a tax specialist and tapped into the world of cutting-edge tax technology....

Delivery Tax Manager- Global Employer Services, HNW

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago

work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 - 3 days per week + 5+ years of experience in global mobility compliance or personal income tax and compliance- specifically HNW tax...

Tax Manager - Business Tax Services - Private Tax - Cross Border

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago

This role includes the preparation and review of the foreign info reporting requirements for cross border tax compliance such as foreign corporations, foreign partnerships, foreign disregarded entities...

Tax Manager- Business Tax Services- Private Tax - National Tax

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago

As a Tax Manager, youll play a key role in that mission, providing tailored tax compliance and consulting for some of our most prestigious clients across all backgrounds....

International Indirect Tax Manager, AWS Tax

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago

compliance systems and e-invoicing solutions - Create and enhance tax processes to ensure consistent application of VAT/GST requirements A day in the life You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams...

Corporate Tax Manager

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago

compliance and/or tax consulting experience + CPA or JD/active law license required + Experience in public accounting is preferred + Experience in corporate income tax and strong ASC 740 Accounting...

Indirect Unclaimed Property and Escheat Services Tax Manager

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago

At EY, youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And were counting on your...

State Income Tax Manager-Open Location

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago

You will also be responsible for leading and directing a team in managing state tax compliance and advisory services for clients....

International Tax Senior

  • Vienna, VA (22 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vienna, VA (22 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago

The **International Tax Senior Associate** will provide specialized services addressing a wide array of international tax concerns, including and international tax compliance and reporting projects;...

Indirect Tax Compliance ("ITC")

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 1 day ago

About the Team: We are a collaborative group within Amazon's Tax Department focused on creating innovative solutions for tax compliance....

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Dumfries, VA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Dumfries, 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 Dumfries, 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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