Tax Specialist Jobs in Iowa

A Tax Specialist in the finance industry is responsible for guiding businesses and individuals through the complexities of tax regulations, compliance, and planning. Their duties include preparing tax returns, advising on tax related issues, keeping abreast of tax law changes, conducting research on tax-related topics, and developing tax strategies to minimize tax liability and potential risks. They may also handle disputes with tax authorities and represent clients in case of tax audits. A Tax Specialist must possess excellent analytical and numerical skills, strong attention to detail, and a solid knowledge of tax law and procedures.

Prior to becoming a Tax Specialist, a person may have held roles such as a Tax Associate, an Accountant, or a Financial Analyst. Relevant certifications for this role include Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Enrolled Agent (EA), or Certified Tax Coach (CTC). Additionally, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is typically required, and a Master's degree in Taxation or a related field is preferred. Continuous professional development is also crucial in this role due to constantly evolving tax laws and regulations.

1-12 of 12 Jobs

Tax Accountant

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 7 hours ago

income, sales/use and property tax filings Prepare and maintain the fixed asset module and book/tax differences Prepare and maintain the deferred tax schedule and related tax adjustments Correspond...

Experienced Tax Professional

  • Oelwein, IA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Oelwein, IA
  • 9 hours ago

Bachelors degree in accounting or related field CPA or Enrolled Agent certification Experience completing complex returns (individual, trust, partnership) 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance...

Block Advisor Tax Advisor

  • Urbandale, IA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Urbandale, IA
  • 9 hours ago

CPA or Enrolled Agent certification Experience completing business tax returns Experience conducting virtual tax interviews Sales and/or marketing experience Bachelors degree in accounting or related...

Tax Analyst - Operations

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 11 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 11 days ago

Successful incumbent will partner closely with Tax Compliance, Product Tax Operations, IT, Global Atlantic operational teams, and the Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) that provide service to Global...

Senior Content Management Analyst- Tax QA

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 14 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...

French Bilingual Tax Accountant - TurboTax Live

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 20 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 20 days ago

As a Tax Expert, you have a minimum of 2+ years of paid professional tax preparation experience....

French Bilingual Tax Preparer - TurboTax Live

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 20 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 20 days ago

As a Tax Expert, you have a minimum of 2+ years of paid professional tax preparation experience....

Seasonal Tax Preparer Walmart

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 45+ days ago

As a Seasonal Tax Preparer in Walmart, you will: Work within one of our Walmart kiosk locations Assist clients via one-on-one tax interviews and answer questions from walk-ins Proactively engage with...

Senior Tax Accountant

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 45+ days ago

**Qualifications** + Bachelors degree in accounting; CPA or Masters in Tax or Accounting preferred. + Minimum 3-5 years of experience in corporate tax, preferably from a Big 4 or multinational corporate...

Pre-Season Tax Professional

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 45+ days ago

Block Tax Knowledge Assessment or Income Tax Course1 Additional experience for this position is acquired through training upon hiring Why work for us At H&R Block, we believe and invest in our people...

Block Advisor Tax Advisor Immediate Hire

  • Johnston, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Johnston, IA
  • 60+ days ago

CPA or Enrolled Agent certification Experience completing business tax returns Experience conducting virtual tax interviews Sales and/or marketing experience Bachelor's degree in accounting or related...

Tax Analyst II

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 90+ days ago

Working knowledge of tax law and procedures, tax research skills, familiarity with various tax returns and schedules. Strong accounting and financial statement knowledge....

Demographic Data for Iowa

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Iowa

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Iowa offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.0%
Master's Degree
36.6%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
High School or GED
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Tax Specialists in Iowa
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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