Tax Specialist Jobs in Centralia, 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.

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Tax Manager US Tax Compliance

  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 20 hours ago

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and through their work can make an impact on our industry. Were here to help our colleagues achieve success and...

Senior Content Management Analyst- Tax QA

  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 6 days ago

The Senior Tax Analyst must be versed in tax law, capable of providing clarification and interpretation to the software development team when needed, as well as conducting tax research using various...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Lacey, WA (21 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (21 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 19 days ago

Who We Are About Ascend At Ascend, we recognize the struggles that accounting & finance professionals face in traditional firms-from rigid hierarchies and overwhelming workloads to the elusive...

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International Tax Senior Analyst

  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 20 days ago

. + Calculate quarterly U.S. international tax inclusion calculations for ASC 740 provision, including APB 23 and FIN 48 analysis. + Contribute to strategic planning by supporting the development of...

Tax Professional - Utility Industry

  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 20 days ago

Tax Professional - Utility Industry Remote - USA,USA About Us SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC (SolomonEdwards) is a full-service professional services firm offering financial, operational, and technology...

EDGE Indirect Excise Tax Manager --Open Location

  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 26 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...

EDGE Indirect Excise Tax Senior --Open Location

  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 26 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...

Tax Manager - Financial Services - Wealth and Asset Management Client Delivery Services - EDGE

  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 29 days ago

The objective is to recognize and identify problem areas and items that need to be addressed or escalated to ensure tax returns, tax research, tax accounting, and tax projects are timely and accurately...

Tax Senior-Financial Services-Customer Tax Operations and Reporting

  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 29 days ago

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. At EY, youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you...

Tax Senior Analyst-Financial Services-Customer Tax Operations and Reporting-EDGE-Open US location

  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 29 days ago

Your key responsibilities Work independently, recognize and identify problem areas and items that need to be addressed or escalated to ensure tax returns, tax research, tax accounting and tax projects...

Tax Manager - Financial Services - Customer Tax Operations and Reporting

  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 29 days ago

At EY, youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And were counting on your...

Indirect Unclaimed Property and Escheat Services Tax Manager

  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 29 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...

Tax Manager

  • Lacey, WA (21 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (21 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 29 days ago

Who We Are About Ascend At Ascend, we recognize the struggles that accounting & finance professionals face in traditional firms-from rigid hierarchies and overwhelming workloads to the elusive...

Remote Work

Senior Tax Associate- Individual Tax Services

  • Tumwater, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tumwater, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Senior Tax Associate- Individual Tax Services Baker Tilly US, LLP - Tumwater, WA Posted: 6/2/2025 - Expires: 8/31/2025 Job ID: 289823164 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share...

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Tax Senior (C-Corp/ASC 740) - Any Location

  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Olympia, WA (16 miles from Centralia, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

**As a Tax Senior, you will:** + Review and prepare federal and multi-state tax returns; experience with C-Corps and ASC 740 tax provisions highly desirable + Research fundamental tax issues using online...

Demographic Data for Centralia, WA

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Centralia, WA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Centralia, 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 Centralia, 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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