Tax Specialist Jobs in Lacey, 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 Senior

Tax Senior/Manager – Wealth Management Firm | Olympia, WA (Onsite) We are partnered with a well-established and growing wealth management firm seeking a Tax Senior/Manager to join their team in...

Block Advisor Tax Advisor

  • Tacoma, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 45+ 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....

Tax Senior/Tax Manager

  • Tacoma, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 23 hours ago

Conduct tax research and provide strategic tax planning for clients Communicate directly with clients and financial advisors to gather information, explain tax concepts, and deliver results Assist with...

Tax Preparer

  • Yelm, WA (18 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Yelm, WA (18 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Tax Preparer Department/Business Unit: Managed Operations Reports to: Office Supervisor Status: Seasonal FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Summary The Tax Preparer role involves preparing...

Block Advisor Tax Advisor - Remote

  • Tacoma, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 2 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....

Remote Work

FY26 - Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real Estate - Tax Senior Manager

  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Extensive knowledge in a broad range of real estate tax technical and transaction skills, including partnership taxation, REITs taxation and qualification, partnership allocations, tax compliance, due...

Tax Manager - Partnerships

  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)-Preferred EXPERIENCE: 2+ years of tax compliance and return preparation experience in a public accounting firm. Partnership taxation experience is preferred....

Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real estate -Tax Senior Services Manager-EDGE

  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 4 days ago

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 are timely and accurately completed...

State and Local Tax Staff - Income/Franchise

  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 11 days ago

What you bring to the role: 1+ years federal/state business income tax preparation experience in public accounting with a desire to move into a consulting role Bachelor's degree in accounting....

Tax Manager

  • Allyn, WA (23 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Allyn, WA (23 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 14 days ago

accounting, in a tax supervisory role Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, or Equivalent Master degree in Taxation degree is highly desirable Must be able to lead and motivate a team...

Tax Manager

  • Grapeview, WA (21 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Grapeview, WA (21 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 14 days ago

accounting, in a tax supervisory role Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, or Equivalent Master degree in Taxation degree is highly desirable Must be able to lead and motivate a team...

Tax Manager

  • Shelton, WA (21 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Shelton, WA (21 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 14 days ago

accounting, in a tax supervisory role Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, or Equivalent Master degree in Taxation degree is highly desirable Must be able to lead and motivate a team...

Tax Senior Associate

  • Tenino, WA (12 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Tenino, WA (12 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 14 days ago

Gpac is partnered with a very well-respected public accounting firm! Join a team that promotes a work-life balance and values their employees with recognition!...

Tax Senior Associate

  • Rochester, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Rochester, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 14 days ago

Gpac is partnered with a very well-respected public accounting firm! Join a team that promotes a work-life balance and values their employees with recognition!...

Tax Senior Associate

  • East Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 15 days ago
  • East Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 15 days ago

Gpac is partnered with a very well-respected public accounting firm! Join a team that promotes a work-life balance and values their employees with recognition!...

Demographic Data for Lacey, WA

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Lacey, WA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Lacey, 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
5.2%
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 Lacey, 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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