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Pathway: Accounting, Banking & Finance
Job: Tax Accountant
Job Description
Tax accountants are one type of public accountants. They concentrate on tax matters, such as advising companies of the tax advantages and disadvantages of certain business decisions and preparing individual income tax returns.
Necessary Education
Bachelor's Degree
Helpful High School Courses
English, Mathematics, Business courses, Computer Applications
Working Conditions
- Most work in a typical office setting
- Work may include travel
- Often work long hours during the tax season
Salary Range
- 2003, Delaware average annual salary,
$49,180
- 2003, Delaware average hourly wages,
$23.64
Career Ladder Information
- Those with certification, licensure, or Master’s Degree should have the best job prospects
- In general, they have much occupational mobility – such as shifting to management, opening their own firms, advancing to executive positions, and teaching
Personal Qualities and Interests
You:
- Are able to analyze, compare, and interpret facts and figures quickly
- Are able to work independently or as part of a team
- Are able to communicate clearly and concisely
- Have an aptitude for mathematics
- Have practical knowledge of computers and their applications in accounting
- Have high standards of integrity
- Have strong interpersonal skills
Did you know?
- The Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation is a satellite organization of the National Society of Public Accountants and awards three designations – Accredited in Accountancy (AA), Accredited Tax Advisor (ATA), and Accredited Tax Preparer (ATP)
Additional Information
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