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Assembly, state agencies, individuals, business owners, corporations, tax practitioners, and a variety of tax program participants to... ...efficient manner. Role Overview: The Revenue Tax Specialist examines, reviews, a…
Finance & Accounting · Indianapolis, IN
Tax Specialist jobs in Indianapolis, IN
Tax specialists prepare returns and plan around tax law for individuals or businesses. They track changing regulations, find legitimate savings, and keep filings accurate and on time.
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Description: Merchants Bancorp is seeking a strategic and accomplished tax executive to serve as our next Senior Vice President, Head of Tax. While headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, Merchants is far more than a tradition…
We are looking for an experienced Global SOX Auditor/Analyst to support a Contract engagement in Indiana. This role focuses on evaluating internal controls, executing SOX compliance activities, and partnering with stakeh…
$500 per month
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First Merchants Bank is seeking a Senior Manager, Operational Risk Management to join our team! This position will lead, implement, and provide independent oversight of the Bank’s Operational Risk Management Program and…
$141k - $278.3k
Position Summary We are a team of strategic advisors, architects, and implementers who drive business transformations. Our diverse talent energizes clients' business functions and technology to maximize value in Supply C…
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a public accounting firm in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role will lead tax engagements for corporate clients, provide thorough technical review, and support accurate,…
We Are:Accenture’s SAP practice, and we live to see how this can transform the way we live and work. We bring reinvention to life using design thinking, modern delivery methodologies, embedding AI into the way we deliver…
#LI-HW1 #LI-HybridMyers and Stauffer LC is a certified public accounting and health and human services consulting firm, specializing in audit, accounting, data management and consulting services to government-sponsored h…
standards. · Prepare and review the annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP (with the support of an external accounting and tax firm). Qualifications & Skills Education & Experience · 5+ years of experienc…
fixed asset activity within Lease Complete. Prepare property tax renditions and business license filings and ensure related... ...Review and code Ramp transactions in partnership with the Payables Specialist. Coordinate…
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Our team has been engaged by a independent CPA firm looking to hire a Tax Manager in the town of Indianapolis, IN. This firm works with very significant local and regional business clients as well as VIP personal High Ne…
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What tax specialists earn in Indianapolis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$30 | $46k–$63k |
| Mid level | $30–$42 | $63k–$88k |
| Senior | $40–$58 | $84k–$121k |
Adjusted for the Indianapolis market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Federal and state tax lawTax return preparationTax researchTax software (UltraTax, Lacerte)Tax planning strategiesIRS correspondenceExcelDeadline managementClient communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What types of returns have you prepared, and at what volume?
Be specific: individual, partnership, S corp, or multi-state, and roughly how many per season. Complexity handled matters more than raw count.
How do you stay current with tax law changes?
Name real habits — IRS updates, CPE, firm alerts, or research platforms like Checkpoint — and one recent change you applied in practice.
Walk me through how you research an unfamiliar tax question.
Show the hierarchy: code and regulations first, then rulings and guidance, then documenting the position and its support before advising.
Tell me about a tax-saving opportunity you found for a client or employer.
Describe how you spotted it, the rules that made it legitimate, and the dollar amount saved. Keep the tone factual rather than clever.
How do you handle an IRS notice or examination?
Explain reading the notice carefully, gathering documentation, responding within deadlines, and keeping the client calm and informed throughout.
How do you manage the workload of filing season?
Talk about early document collection, workflow tracking, and triage by deadline and complexity, plus knowing when to extend rather than rush.
What do you do if you discover an error on a previously filed return?
Show integrity and process: quantify the impact, advise on amending, and follow the correction rules rather than hoping it goes unnoticed.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For tax specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List return types and volumes per season, including multi-state or consolidated work, since firms match on complexity.
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Quantify savings you identified for clients or the company, even as a range.
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Name your software precisely — UltraTax, Lacerte, ProSystem fx, OneSource — because it shortens onboarding.
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State credentials clearly: CPA, EA, or exam progress, each of which changes what work you can sign.
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Include IRS representation or notice-resolution experience; it distinguishes preparers from advisors.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Tax Preparer
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Tax Specialist
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Senior Tax Specialist
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Tax Manager
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