Tax Specialist Jobs in Utah

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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Public Accounting Senior Tax Accountant

  • St George, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • St George, UT
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 150 college credits. 1 – 5 years of public accounting experience Experience in individual, partnership and corporate tax Knowledge of...

Entry-Level Tax Preparer

  • American Fork, UT
  • 4 days ago
  • American Fork, UT
  • 4 days ago

education Enrolled Agent materials and testing reimbursement Opportunities for advancement within the organization Employee referral program & sign-on bonus for new Tax Preparers (terms apply) Medical...

Senior Tax Accountant

  • Washington, UT
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, UT
  • 4 days ago

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Overview The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for overseeing and managing the tax compliance and planning functions within the organization...

State Income and Franchise Tax Consultant II - Multistate

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 days ago

Big 4 or large CPA firm experience Experience with state tax planning, tax research, and tax analysis Excellent research and writing skills Supervisory experience Excellent presentation and communications...

Tax Specialist I

  • Taylorsville, UT
  • 8 days ago
  • Taylorsville, UT
  • 8 days ago

The Utah State Tax Commission's Tax and Revenue Division is looking for a skilled and motivated individual to fill its Tax Specialist I position....

US Payroll Tax Advisor

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 11 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 11 days ago

US Payroll Tax Advisor Lead U.S. payroll tax compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions in a permanent role based in Salt Lake City....

Senior Tax Accountant

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 14 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 14 days ago

Assist with various tax preparations and compliance, including real estate, personal property, business tax incentive filings, federal and state income tax compliance, tax provision preparation, and...

Tax Operations Analyst - Entry Level

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 19 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 19 days ago

We're hiring a Tax Reporting Analyst to support the tax operations function of a global financial institution....

Tax Assistant

  • Brigham City, UT
  • 22 days ago
  • Brigham City, UT
  • 22 days ago

Preferred Qualifications Vertex Sales Tax Compliance Great written and verbal communication Must enjoy tax compliance...

Pre-Season Tax Professional

  • Ogden, UT
  • 22 days ago
  • Ogden, UT
  • 22 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...

Tax Accountant

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 22 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 22 days ago

Income Tax software Research and document findings related to U.S. federal and state tax issues Qualifications and Education Requirements 3+ years of tax provision and / or tax compliance experience...

Senior Tax Associate

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 26 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 26 days ago

A successful candidate will possess strong and diverse corporate tax experience....

Senior Tax Accountant

  • West Valley City, UT
  • 27 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT
  • 27 days ago

Provide support with various internal audits and special tax related projects. Assist in the review of tax returns and quarterly/yearly tax projections....

Tax Operations Analyst

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 27 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 27 days ago

You will review client tax documentation, provide support for client inquiries, and help maintain tax compliance for a global financial services environment....

Tax Associate

  • Sandy, UT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sandy, UT
  • 45+ days ago

Provide administrative support to tax team leaders. Experience with income tax filing software such as GoSystems Tax RS, but not required....

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Utah

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Utah 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 Utah
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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