Tax Specialist Jobs in Vancouver, 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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International Tax Senior - Bilingual Japanese

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Conducting basic and complex tax research. Developing and maintaining client relationships. Identifying tax planning and consulting opportunities....

Remote Work

State and Local Tax Staff - 2025 (Portland)

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 1 day ago

State & Local Tax Staff assist clients by performing state and local tax compliance reviews, analyze tax controversies, research and draft technical memoranda regarding income and franchise tax issues...

Tax Senior Manager, Federal Tax - Flow-Thru (Remote Option)

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities: Provide tax compliance and advisory services to pass-through entities and partnerships for a variety of Asset Management clients Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team helping to...

Remote Work

Manager or Senior Manager, Tax Exempt Organizations

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities: Provide tax compliance and/or advisory services to tax-exempt organizations Work as part of a dedicated team of experienced exempt organization professionals Build and manage a portfolio...

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Tax Senior Functions: Oversee a team of highly motivated staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Review staff tax returns Tax Senior Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree...

Tax Director - Global Information Reporting

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism General Tax Consulting Management Level Director Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in finance consulting specialise in providing consulting...

Tax Senior Manager - Global Information Reporting

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 3 days ago

compliance solutions Oversee the implementation of compliance strategies for clients What You Must Have Bachelor's Degree 7 years of experience Certified Public Account (CPA), Enrolled Agent or Active...

Asset & Wealth Management - Tax Senior Associate

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

Asset & Wealth Management Tax Manager

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

Insurance Tax Senior Associate - United States

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

Asset & Wealth Management - Renewable Energy Tax Senior Manager

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Industry/Sector Asset and Wealth Management Specialism Industry Tax Practice Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary A career in our Financial Services Tax practice, within...

EDGE Indirect Excise Tax Senior --Open Location

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 10 days ago

This position supports excise tax compliance and advisory projects for clients in a wide variety of industries including Oil & Gas, Transportation, Manufacturing and Retail....

EDGE Indirect Excise Tax Manager --Open Location

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 10 days ago

This position supports excise tax compliance and advisory projects for clients in a wide variety of industries including Oil & Gas, Transportation, Manufacturing and Retail....

Specialized Tax Services - Research & Development (R&D Tax) Director

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 10 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Industry Tax Practice Management Level Director Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to...

Tax Manager, Unclaimed Property Tax - State and Local Tax (SALT)

  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Portland, OR (13 miles from Vancouver, WA)
  • 11 days ago

Demonstrable tax knowledge across a wide range of state and local tax areas including state tax compliance, tax planning, tax analysis, and tax research....

Demographic Data for Vancouver, WA

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Vancouver, WA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Vancouver, 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 Vancouver, 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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