Tax Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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.

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Senior Income Tax Advisor-Private Client-Any TD location available

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago

Line of Business: TD Wealth Job Description: The Private Client Service (PCS) Senior Income Tax Advisor is responsible for the timely and effective tax compliance, relationship management, and planning...

Senior Analyst, Tax

  • PA
  • 2 days ago
  • PA
  • 2 days ago

The Opportunity: As a Senior Analyst, Tax you will serve as a primary preparer of corporate/partnership tax compliance functions and income tax provision calculations....

Tax Accountant (Legal Firm Environment)

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 2 days ago

Tax Planning & Strategy Development: Work closely with attorneys and other tax professionals to develop tailored tax strategies for clients, focusing on minimizing tax liabilities while ensuring...

Tax Accountant III

  • Conshohocken, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Conshohocken, PA
  • 3 days ago

returns and gift tax returns Complies with bank standards and policies, federal and state tax law, and client service standards Acts as a tax technical resource for Fiduciary Tax Service associates...

Remote Work

International Tax Analyst

  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 3 days ago

Job Details: International Tax Analyst King of Prussia PA Liberty Personnel is a working with a global client adding an International Tax Analyst to their corporate tax team....

Tax Associate - Work From Home

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 3 days ago

Keywords: tax associate, tax preparation, TurboTax, PTIN, federal tax returns, state tax returns, remote tax filing, customer service, tax advice, video communication...

Remote Work

Entry Level Tax Preparer

  • Hazleton, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Hazleton, PA
  • 3 days ago

Doing taxes is much more than filling in some forms. For most Americans, their tax return is the biggest single financial event of the year, and it can be quite an emotional experience....

Indirect Tax Analyst IV

  • Carlisle, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Carlisle, PA
  • 4 days ago

Conducts a variety of tax compliance, planning and research tasks....

Senior Analyst, Tax

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 4 days ago

The Opportunity: As a Senior Analyst, Tax you will serve as a primary preparer of corporate/partnership tax compliance functions and income tax provision calculations....

Tax Analyst - Provisions

  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 5 days ago

This role will have a strong focus on federal and state income tax returns along with transfer pricing related research, tax provision projects within OneSource, and multi-country tax compliance work...

Entry Level Seasonal Tax Preparer

  • Beaver Falls, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Beaver Falls, PA
  • 5 days ago

tax forms....

Experienced Tax Preparer - 3 to 5 Years in Tax Service Office

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 5 days ago

Leverage your tax expertise, business background, and knowledge of tax laws to propel you to the next level....

Experienced Tax Preparer

  • Hazleton, PA
  • 9 days ago
  • Hazleton, PA
  • 9 days ago

or related field a plus CPA or Enrolled Agent license is a bonus PTIN Certification: Yes...

Tax Accountant

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 9 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 9 days ago

Position Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of the sales and use tax process, ensuring the accurate and timely filing of all indirect tax returns and related payments Maintain the Avalara tax software...

Senior Tax Analyst (Hybrid)

  • Malvern, PA
  • 9 days ago
  • Malvern, PA
  • 9 days ago

Master's Degree in taxation or Tax LLM degree is preferred. Minimum of 3 years corporate tax experience preferably with a mixture of public accounting and industry....

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.9%
Master's Degree
36.6%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
High School or GED
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
3.1%
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 Pennsylvania
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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