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Tax Specialist jobs in Minneapolis, MN
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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Your journey as a Senior Technical Application Specialist starts here! In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise, communication skills, and business knowledge to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve diverse…
We are looking for a Tax Preparer to support individual tax filing needs for a Long-term Contract position based in Eagan, Minnesota. This opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage tax return preparation accurately…
$90k - $120k
resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.• Coordinate year-end audit support and assemble documentation needed for external audit and tax service providers.• Review accounting information received from third-party prop…
$92k - $165k
opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. lo…
opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. lo…
When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provid…
We are looking for an experienced Audit Manager to lead assurance engagements for nonprofit and government clients in Minnesota. This position offers the opportunity to guide teams, strengthen client partnerships, and de…
We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Manager to lead sophisticated tax engagements and serve as a trusted advisor to clients in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. This role combines deep technical tax knowledge with str…
We are looking for a Treasury Manager to oversee liquidity, funding relationships, and capital utilization for a financial organization operating in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This position plays a key role in managing dail…
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At Link Snacks , we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big…
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What tax specialists earn in Minneapolis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$33 | $51k–$69k |
| Mid level | $33–$47 | $69k–$97k |
| Senior | $44–$64 | $92k–$133k |
Adjusted for the Minneapolis 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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