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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Senior Analyst, Tax

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 12 hours ago

Venture Global LNG ("Venture Global") is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company's Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for...

Sales and Use Tax Senior

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

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 16 hours 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...

Intl HR Expatriate Payroll Tax Analyst

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

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: International HR Job...

Indirect Property Tax Manager

  • Chantilly, VA (23 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (23 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 3 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...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Fairfax, VA (23 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (23 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Conduct detailed tax research and address complex tax issues across client types. Supervise and mentor junior staff, fostering team development and technical growth....

Tax Director, North America

  • Centreville, VA (22 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Centreville, VA (22 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 7 days ago

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career...

International Tax Director

  • Centreville, VA (22 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Centreville, VA (22 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 7 days ago

You will lead a team of international tax specialists. You will also be responsible for the international tax aspects of the tax provision for financial reporting purposes....

Tax Manager

  • Vienna, VA (22 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Vienna, VA (22 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 8 days ago

A reputable Public Accounting firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent...

Tax Manager

  • Alexandria, VA (21 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (21 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 8 days ago

A reputable Public Accounting firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent...

International Tax Sr. Manager, Tax

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 9 days ago

Amazon is seeking an International Tax Counsel/Senior Manager based at its Seattle or Virginia Headquarters to focus on U.S. international tax planning and documentation for both new initiatives...

International Indirect Tax Manager, Project Kuiper

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 12 days ago

Vertex) experience - Experience with VBA, Python, SQL, or other database language Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability...

Tax Senior (Remote Available)

  • Woodbridge, VA (4 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Woodbridge, VA (4 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 16 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

Tax Manager (Hybrid/Remote)

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 17 days ago

A Top CPA firm in the [Alexandria] area is looking to add a Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers its clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent...

Remote Work

Tax Senior (Remote Available)

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Dumfries, VA)
  • 17 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

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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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