$52k - $78k
the closing cycle Partner with key stakeholders: Facilitate strong collaboration with Group Functions including Asset Management, Tax, Risk, Treasury, and Group Finance to ensure reporting meets the needs of all stakehol…
Finance & Accounting · Kansas City, MO
Tax Specialist jobs in Kansas City, MO
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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$23–$59/hr
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$77k
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We are making Kansas City and the surrounding area better...100 years and counting. Join us. POSITION SUMMARY The Accounting Specialist will support the Director of Finance and Accounting Services by assisting with a wid…
$80k - $90k
experience with intercompany transactions, consolidations, or multi-entity accounting environments. Strong understanding of financial and tax reporting requirements. Experience with accounting information systems and ERP…
onsite in the Chancery office. Duties and Responsibilities ~Prepare, process and post payroll journal entries including donations, taxes and receipts, benefits, and month-end accrual entry for each payroll from GL detail…
$55k - $65k
preparing board and committee presentation materials. ~Organize fiscal records for preparation of annual independent audit and annual 990 tax return filing, and other compliance reporting. ~Performs other duties as assig…
$68k - $72k
This position will be supporting Prescott's Inc and will be hybrid at our Kansas City, MO or Monument, CO location. The Tax Specialist is a newly created role supporting Prescott's finance transformation. This position i…
Salary: 60,000-65,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: 11 Different perspectives make us better. We’re committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing togeth…
Overview Herzig Engineering is one of the leading companies in our field with over 25 years of experience in electrical engineering and safety consulting. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounting…
$80k - $120k
Internal Audit Manager (Community Bank) Are you an experienced audit professional who enjoys strengthening controls, improving processes, and partnering with leadership to manage risk? A well-capitalized, community-focus…
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What tax specialists earn in Kansas City
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $23–$31 | $47k–$64k |
| Mid level | $31–$43 | $64k–$89k |
| Senior | $41–$59 | $85k–$122k |
Adjusted for the Kansas City 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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Tax Director
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