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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
Median, full-time
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a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights t…
As a leader in Medicare health insurance distribution, Spring Venture Group guides people through one of their most important life decisions — finding the right insurance coverage. We are on a mission to improve lives th…
$93.5k - $121k
quality office space, advanced facilities, and an environment conducive to productivity and growth. Role Overview The Senior Tax Analyst plays a key role on Cboe's Finance - Tax team, ensuring compliance with U.S., state…
$60 - $75 per hour
Title : Interim Operations Finance Controller Location : Kansas City, MO (Hybrid | Onsite M-TH, Remote Friday) Job Type : Contract (5 Months) Compensation : $60-75/hr Industry: sporting goods manufacturing and recreation…
variance analysis. Assist with audit and review requests and respond to auditor questions on assigned areas. Support sales and use tax, business license, and other compliance filings as assigned. Assist with cash reporti…
$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…
$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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