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and will be responsible for budgeting analysis, general ledger reconciliations, supporting schedules, CAM reconciliations, business tax returns, and audit schedules for external auditors. What you'll do: Review all invoi…
Finance & Accounting · Washington, DC
Tax Specialist jobs in Washington, DC
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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Job title: Senior Tax Specialist/ Lead Location : Auburn Hill, MI - Onsite Duration : Permanent and Fulltime Pay : $90,000 to $120,000/year Benefits: PTO : 15-25 DAYS 401k match - 6% match Insurances - dental...
preparation of the monthly Dashboard report to the Board of Directors. Prepares variance explanations. Submits information to outside tax firm for quarterly tax provision and annual tax return Maintains financial reporti…
This marquee New York law firm is seeking an associate with transactional tax experience, ideally gained at a leading law firm or within a Big Four environment, to join its tax practice. The team advises across the full…
Our Big 4 client is looking for a Senior US Tax Associate to join its Cayman-based team, advising and delivering complex US tax compliance work for global financial services clients - including insurers, hedge/private eq…
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Job Title: Senior Tax Accountant or Tax Manager Industry: Public Accounting Location: Greater Seattle area Employment Type: Full-Time Work Environment - hybrid after first 90 days in office Compensation: $125k - 150k bas…
$31.25 - $45.67 per hour
infinitely recyclable because of Pyrotek. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday! Job Description The Tax Associate will support U.S. tax compliance, reporting, and related tax operations by preparin…
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A Top CPA firm in the area is looking to add a Tax 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 o…
Financial Investigator Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-Level Department: Financial Investigation CGS is seeking a Financial Investigator to join our team providing legal support and investigative services to a large fede…
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What tax specialists earn in Washington
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $30–$41 | $62k–$85k |
| Mid level | $41–$57 | $85k–$119k |
| Senior | $54–$78 | $112k–$162k |
Adjusted for the Washington 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
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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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