Tax Accountant
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.
At a Glance
Tax Accountant earns an average of $75,457/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 3–4 years. Top skills: Accounting, Tax Accounting, Finance.
$75,457/yr
Bachelor's degree
3–4 years
11
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Accountants and Auditors
Median Wage
$81,680/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.6%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (19)
Accounting
Tax Accounting
Finance
Auditing
Tax Returns
Tax Research
Public Accounting
Income Tax
Tax Preparation
ASC 740 (Accounting For Income Taxes)
Corporate Tax
Financial Statements
Bookkeeping
Tax Laws
Tax Provision
SEC Filing
Sales Tax
QuickBooks (Accounting Software)
Tax Management
Common Skills (10)
Communication
Filing
Microsoft Office
Ability To Meet Deadlines
Detail Oriented
Planning
Mentorship
Interpersonal Communications
Problem Solving
Certifications (1)
Certified Public Accountant
Related Specializations
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