$100k - $120k
Assist with the preparation and review of regulatory reports, including IRS Form 990, census reporting, and providing data to external tax partners to ensure timely filing. Monitor restricted and unrestricted funds to en…
Finance & Accounting · Richmond, VA
Tax Specialist jobs in Richmond, VA
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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become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG's extensive network of specialists; enjoy access to…
$81.7k - $93.3k
ad hoc reporting requests Interact directly with Finance and key business partners, associates throughout the controller’s group, tax, and external and internal auditors Participate in challenging project initiatives wit…
Our client is a relatively new but ambitious boutique CPA firm based in Richmond, Virginia who specialise in providing tax services to both domestic and international clients. They have a very successful international ta…
$81.7k - $93.3k
Overview Associate Accounting, Commercial Controllers This role directly supports Capital One’s Commercial Broker Dealers registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the SEC, focusing on Accou…
$177.7k - $202.8k
Overview Senior Manager, Accounting, Controllers Group Are you an analytical forward thinker who thrives on being a key leader in a high energy financial services organization? Do you want to work in a business-casual, c…
Accounting Specialist Lifecycle Management | Richmond, VA Full-Time | In-Office Lifecycle Management provides accounting and management services to a growing family of construction and real estate development companies,…
$65k - $70k
Job Title: Internal Auditor II Location: Richmond, VA Position Type: Permanent Job Type: 100% onsite the first 6 months. After 6 months, based on performance and the manager's discretion you may go hybrid – 3 days in the…
$58k - $85k
Office: Richmond, VA 23235 Shift: Normal Salary: $58-85k/year Summary: ~ As an Internal Auditor II, you will assist in planning, performing, and closing integrated risk-based internal audits across financial, compliance,…
Overview Payroll Tax Specialist Summary: The Payroll Tax Specialist delivers on critical payroll activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, accurate tax/garnishment setup in the Workday payroll system,…
$80k - $100k
Sr. Tax Accountant Location: Richmond, VA, 23229 Country: United States Salary: $80000-$100000 Start Date: Description: About the job We provide tax compliance and planning services for individuals, trusts, estates, and…
$100k - $130k
oriented * Working knowledge of accounting and auditing principles * Experience with QuickBooks, Microsoft Word and Excel, ProSystem fx Tax Job Type : Full-time Pay :$100,000-130,000 Benefits : 401(k), Dental Insurance,…
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What tax specialists earn in Richmond
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 Richmond 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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