Tax Specialist Jobs in Seattle, 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 Consultant

  • Seattle, WA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 11 hours ago

A client of Insight Global is seeking a high-level Aduit/ Tax Consultant to serve and expand our multi-state state tax practice working with clients and our channel partners. Applicants need a...

Senior Product Manager - Tax Technology, Tax Engine

  • Seattle, WA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 13 hours ago

We believe that Amazon is the best place in the world to do indirect tax calculation and collection work. Amazon strives to be the Earths most customer-centric company, where people can find and...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 17 hours ago

Senior Tax Manager - Private Client Services - Seattle, WA (Onsite with Flexibility) ABGI Talent Solutions is seeking a Senior Tax Manager on behalf of a highly respected public accounting firm...

Audit/Tax Manager

  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 21 hours ago

Position Summary Novogradac & Company LLP is searching for a Manager to join our fast-growing firm. The Manager will manage a variety of tax, audit and other assignments as designated by the...

Product Manager, Tax Engine

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

We believe that Amazon is the best place in the world to do indirect tax calculation and collection work. Amazon strives to be the Earths most customer-centric company, where people can find and...

Tax Manager, Asset Management (Remote Option)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

Tax Manager, Asset Management (Remote Option) KPMG LLP - Seattle, WA Posted: 4/23/2025 - Expires: 7/22/2025 Job ID: 288217826 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job...

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Director, Tax

  • Clyde Hill, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clyde Hill, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Director, Tax Smartsheet Inc. - Clyde Hill, WA Posted: 4/23/2025 - Expires: 7/22/2025 Job ID: 288222943 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job Description Smartsheet is a...

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Tax Manager, Devices and Services

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

Join our innovative tax team and help shape the future of digital business taxation while working with ground breaking products that impact millions of customers globally. You'll collaborate with...

Tax Manager

  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 3 days ago

We pride ourselves on providing exceptional accounting, tax, and advisory services to a diverse client base across various industries. As a locally rooted public accounting firm, we value...

Director of Tax

  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 3 days ago

• Lead the preparation of monthly sales/use tax reconciliations and journal entries....

Tax Associate

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago

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

Block Advisor Tax Advisor Immediate Hire

  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 4 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, Core Tax Services - Flow-through Practice

  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary: The Tax Senior, Core Tax Services is responsible for utilizing research skills, applying tax foundational knowledge to understand potential tax issues, gathering client information...

Tax Senior

  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago

Position Summary Deloitte Tax LLP seeks a Tax Senior in Seattle, WA. Work You'll Do Align global effective tax rate reduction and efficient global cash utilization with overall business strategy....

International Tax Sr. Manager, Tax

  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 days ago

Amazon is seeking an International Tax Counsel/Senior Manager based at its Seattle or Virginia Headquarters to focus on U.S. international tax planning and documentation for both new initiatives...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Seattle, WA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Seattle, WA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.5%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
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 Seattle, 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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