Tax Specialist Jobs in Mechanicsville, 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 Manager

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 2 hours ago

About Us: RMW Accounting is a rapidly growing tax and accounting firm company with multiple locations across the US. The RMW Accounting division is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Tax...

Tax Senior Manager - Private Companies

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 7 hours ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary A career within PwC Private will provide the...

Tax Senior Manager - Personal Financial Services

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 7 hours ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary A career in our Personal Financial Service...

Tax Manager - Private Companies

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 7 hours ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary A career within PwC Private will provide the...

Tax Senior Associate - Personal Financial Services

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 7 hours ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary A career in our Personal Financial Service...

Tax Director - Personal Financial Services

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 7 hours ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Director Job Description & Summary A career in our Personal Financial Service...

Tax Senior Associate - Private Companies

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 7 hours ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary A career within PwC Private will provide...

Tax Manager - Personal Financial Services

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 7 hours ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary A career in our Personal Financial Service practice,...

Tax Director - Private Companies

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 7 hours ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Director Job Description & Summary A career within PwC Private will provide the...

Manager - Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Credits & Incentive Advisory (TCIA)**, within Cherry Bekaert's Strategic Tax Advisory practice, is a quickly growing group generating more than $20 Million in annual revenue for the firm. TCIA...

Tax Senior - Remote

  • Glen Allen, VA (14 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Glen Allen, VA (14 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 1 day ago

A Top Virginia CPA firm is looking to add a Tax Manager to their team. This well-respected CPA firm is searching for a Tax Senior Manager who will add significant value and be instrumental to the...

Remote Work

Sr. Tax Manager (HNW clients)

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Sr. Tax Manager (HNW clients) Richmond, Virginia Direct (Permanent) Full Time $ 170,000 - $ 200,000 per year April 23, 2025 Job ID: F90262L1-PT_... Job Summary Job Duties: Lead and manage tax...

Block Advisor Tax Advisor Immediate Hire

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 6 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....

Senior Tax Associate- Internal Tax Services

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's...

Remote Work

Senior Tax Manager

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Senior Tax Manager Richmond, Virginia | Direct (Permanent) Full Time | $ 150,000 - $ 180,000 per year April 15, 2025 | Job ID: F-1313539-RPA_... Job Summary Senior Tax Manager - High Net Worth |...

Demographic Data for Mechanicsville, VA

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Mechanicsville, VA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Mechanicsville, VA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.5%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
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 Mechanicsville, 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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