Tax Specialist Jobs in Springfield, 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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Block Advisor Tax Advisor Immediate Hire

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 17 hours 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 Global Tax Director

  • Berwyn Heights, MD (23 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Berwyn Heights, MD (23 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 20 hours ago

We are looking for a Senior Global Tax Director. With global operations spanning multiple jurisdictions, we are seeking a seasoned tax leader to build and oversee our worldwide tax function as we...

Tax Manager, National Tax Quality Assurance & Risk Management

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 20 hours ago

Position Summary The National Tax Quality Assurance (NTQA) QRM Support Team Manager is responsible for supporting the Deloitte Tax LLP regional Quality Risk Manager (QRM) network. This network is...

Tax Senior Manager - Exempt Organizations and Philanthropy - Washington National Tax

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 20 hours ago

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their...

Senior Tax Associate

  • McLean, VA (11 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • McLean, VA (11 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 21 hours ago

About Us: HUB Investment Partners, a HUB International Company, manages retirement accounts, chiefly for the public sector. Our clients are mostly school districts who use us to manage the...

Tax Senior (Remote Available)

  • Silver Spring, MD (21 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Silver Spring, MD (21 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 22 hours 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...

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Senior Tax Manager

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 22 hours ago

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

US E - Tax - Sr. Manager - Data Management - Global Employer Services Business Technology Center (GESTC)

  • McLean, VA (11 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • McLean, VA (11 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Are you someone who challenges the status quo, acts autonomously, and has experience leading data management and governance in broadscale transformation programs? Are you ready to take the next...

Tax Preparer Assistant- Franchise Location

  • Ashburn, VA (20 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ashburn, VA (20 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 1 day ago

What you'll do... As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, and money, you'll build client relationships that will grow stronger every year. What...

Manager, Tax

  • Arlington, VA (11 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA (11 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Your Future Evolves Here** Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and...

Sr Payroll & Tax Analyst

  • McLean, VA (11 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • McLean, VA (11 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 1 day ago

entries Excellent knowledge of MS Office, especially advanced level Excel skills Great computational ability and ability to analyze large data sets Attention to detail Ability to adapt and work as...

Tax Specialist Summer 2026

  • Rockville, MD (21 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (21 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 2 days ago

CBIZ, Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory,...

Tax Associate 2027

  • Rockville, MD (21 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (21 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 2 days ago

CBIZ, Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory,...

Tax Manager (PCS) - Any Location

  • Rockville, MD (21 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (21 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 2 days ago

taxation, particularly with respect to partnership equity investments **What you can expect from us:** + Shared values, including uncompromising integrity, a passion for excellence, and mutual respect...

International Tax Director - Full-time

  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (11 miles from Springfield, VA)
  • 2 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....

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Springfield, VA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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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