$70k - $83k
The Tax Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity of the organization through accurate, compliant, and timely tax reporting. This position directly supports the company’s fiscal health and s…
Finance & Accounting · Louisville, KY
Tax Specialist jobs in Louisville, KY
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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$74k
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$75k - $85k
Position Overview A growing organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to support core accounting functions, financial reporting, and operational finance activities. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate finan…
$70k - $85k
Position Overview A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This role will support core accounting functions including job costing, general ledger act…
$70k - $78k
About the Company: A publicly traded company is looking for an Accountant, t his role plays a key part in the accounting close cycle and the preparation of accurate and timely property-level financial statements. The ide…
$60k - $80k
Staff Accountant Position Summary The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records with a primary focus on account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting the month-end close proces…
Department Finance & Accounting Reports To Manager, Financial Reporting & Consolidation Job Location Hybrid – Louisville, Kentucky Travel Up to 10% (as business needs require) About SunPower SunPower is a publicly traded…
$55k
ready financial documentation, supporting internal controls and serving as a key point of contact during annual external audits. Tax & Regulatory Support: Help calculate, prepare, and file state and local sales/use tax r…
Obtaining a comprehensive knowledge of 2 ERP systems including helping improve processes ~ Credit checks ~1099s ~ Sales and Use Tax Reporting ~ Back up for Payroll Processing ~ Benefits reconciliations ~ Perform various…
$75k - $95k
looking to add an Audit Associate to their growing team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent growth of the firm, there is an opportunity for an Audit Ass…
$105k - $145k
Gpac has partnered with top CPA firms across the United States and Canada that are looking for top talent to add to their team on a permanent-full-time basis! We are seeking Audit Managers with a path to Partnership to a…
$65k - $100k
their team with the intent of grooming and training them to eventually take over the firm. Firm currently is operating at a ratio of 60% Tax, 30% write up's, & 10% Audit work. Tax Associate Responsibilities: Organizing a…
Growing Company in Nashville has a need for a Sr Accountant. This is a direct hire role with a full benefits package. You’ll play a key role in our financial operations, supporting monthly close processes, financial repo…
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What tax specialists earn in Louisville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$30 | $46k–$62k |
| Mid level | $30–$41 | $62k–$86k |
| Senior | $39–$57 | $82k–$118k |
Adjusted for the Louisville 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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