Tax Specialist Jobs in Pacific, 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 Director - Corporate/Commercial

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 1 hour ago

Directors conduct secondary review of, and have ultimate responsibility for, complex tax returns including federal and state filings, as well as provide ASC 740 tax provision support....

Senior Tax Manager

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 21 hours ago

Location: Cayman Islands. Elevate your career to new heights as a Senior U.S Tax Senior Manager at our client's Big 4 prestigious accountancy firm in the Cayman Islands! In this dynamic role, you...

Tax Manager

  • Bellevue, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellevue, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 1 day 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...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Bellevue, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellevue, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 1 day 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...

Tax Manager

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 1 day ago

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SALT Income Tax Senior

  • Bellevue, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellevue, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Conduct sophisticated tax research, consulting, and analysis to discuss with managers, senior managers, principals, and shareholders....

Tax Senior

  • Bellevue, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellevue, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 1 day ago

All candidates must apply directly through this posting to be considered. We are not accepting resume from external recruiters. As a Tax Senior, you work closely with our clients to gather...

Tax Manager

  • Bellevue, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Conduct sophisticated tax research, consulting, and analysis to plan transactions and to resolve compliance issues....

Indirect Tax Manager

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Conduct sales and use tax research tax rates, taxability, tax exemptions, etc. Drive various special projects as assigned....

Senior Tax Manager

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Porch Group is a leading vertical software and insurance platform and is positioned to be the best partner to help homebuyers move, maintain, and fully protect their homes. We offer differentiated...

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Tax Manager

  • Bellevue, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 3 days ago

The ideal candidate will also be responsible for managing tax audits, overseeing tax exemption compliance, conducting complex tax research, coordinating with external tax consultants, and driving process...

Domestic/Federal Tax Senior Manager - Partnership Tax

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 3 days ago

and local tax return review Understanding of partnership and partner tax allocations Knowledge of foreign reporting requirements Experience managing tax compliance for multiple entities Skills in tax...

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Tax Senior Manager - Seattle

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Tax Senior Manager - Seattle Baker Tilly US, LLP - Seattle, WA Posted: 5/7/2025 - Expires: 8/5/2025 Job ID: 288798454 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job Description...

Tax Manager, Worldwide Tax Reporting

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 5 days ago

740 guidance and adherence to US GAAP - Develop and maintain forecasting models for cash taxes and tax expense to support internal reporting and financial planning processes BASIC QUALIFICATIONS -...

Senior Tax Analyst

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Pacific, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Strong knowledge of tax compliance, tax provisions, and tax research....

Demographic Data for Pacific, WA

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Pacific, WA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Pacific, 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 Pacific, 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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