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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a knowledgeable Tax Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing, completing, and submitting tax returns and reports. They will also be tasked with developing tax strategies and policies that help our business maintain compliance with local and federal tax laws. The Tax Specialist will work closely with the accounting team to accurately forecast tax predictions and ensure that the company's financial practices are in line with all statutory legislation and regulations. They will also be responsible for conducting complex tax research projects for clients in diverse industries, and the role will include performing estimations, analysis, planning, and research of complex tax issues.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Prepare tax returns and reports.
- Develop tax strategies and policies.
- Ensure compliance with local and federal tax laws.
- Work with the accounting team to forecast tax predictions.
- Conduct complex tax research projects.
- Perform estimations, analysis, planning, and research of complex tax issues.
- Stay updated with industry trends and changes in tax law.
- Assist in financial planning and analysis.
- Provide support during tax audits.
- Manage and maintain the company's tax database.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Tax Specialist or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of tax law and statutory regulations.
- Proficient in MS Office and good knowledge of relevant software (e.g. TurboTax).
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is a plus.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with tax preparation?
- How do you stay updated with changes in tax law?
- Can you describe a time when you identified a way to improve efficiency in the tax preparation process?
- How do you handle confidential information?
- What tax software are you familiar with?