Tax Specialist Jobs in Battle Ground, WA

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.

1-15 of 91 Jobs

Treasury & Tax Analyst

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 2 hours ago

This role partners closely with the Assistant Corporate controller on managing the income tax function, supporting the tax compliance process by an outside firm, and providing tax support for company...

Tax Senior Manager - Personal Financial Services

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 20 hours ago

compliance, & planning to improve their operational efficiency & free up time to be spent focusing on personal wealth strategy....

Tax Senior Associate - Personal Financial Services

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 20 hours ago

Demonstrated thorough technical skills in tax compliance for high net worth individuals....

Tax Director - Personal Financial Services

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 20 hours ago

compliance, & planning to improve their operational efficiency & free up time to be spent focusing on personal wealth strategy....

Tax Senior Manager - Private Companies

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 20 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Director - Private Companies

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 20 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Senior Associate - Private Companies

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 20 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Manager - Personal Financial Services

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 20 hours ago

compliance, & planning to improve their operational efficiency & free up time to be spent focusing on personal wealth strategy....

Tax Manager - Private Companies

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 20 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Delivery Tax Manager- Global Employer Services

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary 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...

Tax Senior - Sustainability - Renewable Energy

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Our spectrum of business tax services is relevant for public and private companies, and range from tax planning to tax compliance, controversy, and risk management, including tax credits, government...

US E - Tax - Senior - Business Tax Services - Renewable Energy (SGO-National Posting)

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Our spectrum of business tax services is relevant for public and private companies, and range from tax planning to tax compliance, controversy, and risk management, including tax credits, government...

US E - Tax Manager - Global Employer Services (Delivery)

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 5 days 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...

Tax Senior - Strategic Partnership Solutions

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Are you a tax specialist with experience in federal/tax and or partnership tax compliance who is frustrated with the traditional role in tax compliance?...

Tax Senior, National Tax Controversy Services - Interest Analyzer

  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Portland, OR (22 miles from Battle Ground, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Position Summary Tax Senior, National Tax Controversy Services - Interest Analyzer Are you experienced in federal interest computations? Would you like to assist in resolving federal interest...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Battle Ground, WA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Battle Ground, WA 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 Battle Ground, WA
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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