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We are recruiting a Corporate Controller for a multi-entity, International organization to oversee corporate accounting, controllership, and finance operations. Reporting to executive leadership, this role will drive fin…
Finance & Accounting · Raleigh, NC
Tax Specialist jobs in Raleigh, NC
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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$24–$62/hr
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$81k
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finance and fund operations team. This individual will play a key role in financial reporting, fund accounting, audit coordination, tax compliance, and oversight of third-party service providers. The organization manages…
$130k - $150k
We are recruiting an Assistant Controller to join a rapidly growing company in a newly created position. This is a highly visible, hands-on role that will be responsible for overseeing key accounting operations, managing…
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We are recruiting an Assistant Controller for a growing mission-driven organization in the Raleigh area. Reporting to the Controller, this individual will play a key role in the monthly close process, financial statement…
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Tax Manager - North Raleigh | Wake Forest About the Role Our growing CPA firm is seeking experienced tax professionals for our North Raleigh and Wake Forest offices to prepare, review, and manage relationships with a div…
Our team has a new role for a Senior Tax Associate, partnering with a boutique sized, rapidly growing CPA / accounting practice in the Raleigh, NC. area. This CPA firm is hiring due to the addition of new clients, which…
Public Tax Staff Accountant To Apply Now - email your resume to ****@*****.*** Who: A motivated and detail-oriented early-career tax professional who enjoys client interaction and problem-solving. What: Perform tax compl…
Audit Manager - Specialty Lending - Raleigh, NC Who: An experienced audit professional with 5+ years of public accounting audit experience and a CPA. What: Oversee full-cycle audits, supervise teams, improve processes, a…
$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…
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A Top CPA firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Associate to their team. This stable and growing firm offers its clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent growth of the firm, there is an oppor…
$95k - $130k
One of my best CPA firms is adding an AUDIT MANAGER to their team! The benefits package includes a competitive salary, which is based on experience (plus discretionary bonus) commensurate with experience, health insuranc…
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What tax specialists earn in Raleigh
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$32 | $50k–$67k |
| Mid level | $32–$45 | $67k–$94k |
| Senior | $43–$62 | $89k–$129k |
Adjusted for the Raleigh 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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