Tax Specialist Jobs in Gainesville, 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 Senior

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

EDGE Indirect Excise Tax Manager --Open Location

  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, 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 (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, 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....

Senior Tax Associate (H/F)

  • Herndon, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Herndon, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Conduct tax research and analysis for special tax projects....

International Tax Senior

  • Vienna, VA (22 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vienna, VA (22 miles from Gainesville, 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;...

Tax Manager (Insurance) - Any Location

  • Tysons Corner, VA (24 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA (24 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago

The successful candidate will manage the clients tax compliance needs, anticipate tax and business issues, and recognize tax planning opportunities....

Tax Preparer

  • Reston, VA (18 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Reston, VA (18 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago

CPA or CPA candidate preferred Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint), CCH Axcess, Engagement, Bloomberg (BNA) Income Tax Planner and other tax compliance and research software proficiency....

Remote Work

Tax Manager - Partnerships - Washington, D.C. Metro

  • Tysons Corner, VA (24 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA (24 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago

compliance and planning as well as estate tax compliance and planning are a plus **What you can expect from us:** + Shared values, including uncompromising integrity, a passion for excellence, and...

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

  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Gainesville, 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...

Senior Tax Analyst

  • Herndon, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (17 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Handle all correspondence from taxing authorities related to indirect tax compliance with timely responses, seeking the most favorable resolution possible....

Tax Manager - Large Corp

  • Tysons, VA (24 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tysons, VA (24 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 3 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...

Tax Senior Associate Large Corp

  • Tysons, VA (24 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tysons, VA (24 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 3 days ago

How you will contribute: Providing tax compliance, tax provision, and tax advisory services to pass-through and C-corporation entities with an emphasis on companies operating in the manufacturing and...

Tax Manager (Hybrid/Remote)

  • Reston, VA (18 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Reston, VA (18 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Oversee a team of highly motivated Tax staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Meet regularly with business and community contacts to maintain...

Remote Work

Tax Senior (Remote Available)

  • Reston, VA (18 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Reston, VA (18 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 7 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

Remote Tax Manager

  • Reston, VA (18 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Reston, VA (18 miles from Gainesville, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Position Summary: The Senior Tax Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of tax compliance, planning, and reporting....

Remote Work

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Gainesville, VA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, 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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