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Remote Tax Advisor Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

This role manages the company's relationship with various external tax advisors and preparers with ... Primarily Remote within Shentel's operating footprint. Shentel has a distributed workforce located ...

This role manages the company's relationship with various external tax advisors and preparers with ... Primarily Remote within Shentel's operating footprint. Shentel has a distributed workforce located ...

Tax Manager

Clifton, VA · Remote

$100K - $132K/yr

Fully remote * A collaborative and supportive culture, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance ... Build and maintain strong client relationships by serving as a trusted advisor and delivering ...

Senior Accounting Manager

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

$115K - $160K/yr

... tax advisors, and other advisors. * Support business development initiatives through relationship ... remote and hybrid options What's in it for you: - Working with an industry leader : Be part of a ...

Manager, Contracts (Remote)

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$92K - $123K/yr

... advising on contractual rights and obligations, interpreting terms and conditions and government ... tax, etc. * Manages and reviews work products in an ever-changing environment, supporting ...

Manager, Contracts (Remote)

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$92K - $123K/yr

... advising on contractual rights and obligations, interpreting terms and conditions and government ... tax, etc. * Manages and reviews work products in an ever-changing environment, supporting ...

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How much do remote tax advisor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote tax advisor in Virginia is $86,276.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,400.00 and $100,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What challenges do remote tax advisors face, and how are they addressed?

Remote Tax Advisors often face challenges such as managing multiple client deadlines, staying updated on frequent tax law changes, and communicating complex information clearly in a virtual setting. To address these, tax advisors rely on robust project management tools, ongoing professional development, and secure communication platforms to streamline their workflow. Many employers also provide resources for collaboration with colleagues and access to expert support networks. This approach helps remote tax professionals maintain accuracy, meet client expectations, and stay current in a dynamic field.

What is a remote tax advisor?

A Remote Tax Advisor is a tax professional who provides expert guidance on tax-related matters while working remotely. They assist individuals and businesses with tax preparation, planning, and compliance, ensuring clients maximize deductions and follow tax laws. This role often involves reviewing financial documents, answering tax questions, and filing returns. Remote Tax Advisors typically work for tax firms, financial institutions, or as independent consultants, using online tools to communicate with clients.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a remote tax advisor?

To thrive as a Remote Tax Advisor, you need strong expertise in tax law, accounting principles, and financial analysis, often supported by a degree in accounting or finance and relevant certifications such as a CPA or EA. Familiarity with tax preparation software like TurboTax or Drake, as well as secure document management systems, is essential. Excellent written communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills help build client trust and deliver accurate advice in a virtual environment. These abilities are crucial for ensuring compliant, efficient tax services and high client satisfaction while working remotely.

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Infographic showing various Remote Tax Advisor job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 48% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 40% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,276 per year, or $41.5 per hour.

Tax Accounting Manager

shentel

Reston, VA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


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6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

78th of 97 rated telecommunications companies


Job description

I. Job Summary:

This position is responsible for overseeing the Company’s federal, state, and local income and transaction tax reporting and the related tax accounting processes. The Manager, Tax manages the preparation, review, and filing of all tax provisions and compliance requirements and ensures adherence to applicable laws and regulations.

This role manages the company’s relationship with various external tax advisors and preparers with respect to tax return preparation and review of income and transaction tax provisions and compliance. The Manager is responsible for accurate  and complete tax-related financial reporting. The Manager is responsible to gather tax related data, perform technical analyses, and resolve tax related issues, prepare tax-related journal entries, account reconciliations, and prepare tax disclosures. This role oversee the income tax depreciation module in Oracle, including methodologies, calculations, and forecasting.

The Manager, Tax supports financial reporting requirements including 10-Q and 10-K tax disclosures, managing audit activity, and maintaining documentation of tax processes, procedures, and internal controls in compliance with SOX 404 requirements.

II. Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the gathering of income tax-related records and documentation for submission to external tax advisors; coordinate responses and resolve issues
• Manage the preparation and review of quarterly and annual income tax provisions and related disclosures
• Establish and maintain processes to support tax footnotes and reporting
• Monitor business transactions to identify tax implications and communicate impacts
• Oversee income tax depreciation records and forecasting
• Stay current on tax law changes and provide guidance to management
• Lead transaction tax audit activity
• Prepare and maintain exemption certificate and certificate repository
• Prepare Form 990 for Foundation 
• Identify and implement process improvements, apply AI and other solutions to drive efficiencies
• Demonstrates knowledge of telecommunications taxes, including appropriate use of exemption certificates based on customer type
• Prepare, and review all monthly, quarterly, and annual state and local pass-through tax filings, ensuring timely compliance with jurisdictional requirements and accurate reporting
• Manage property tax obligations by providing necessary data to third-party preparers, reviewing filings, and ensuring all property tax payments are completed timely and accurately
• Unclaimed Property preparation and filings 
• Review tax reconciliations and journal entries
• Oversee extension and estimated tax payments including telecom regulatory payments
• Manage transaction tax filings and correspondence
• Support company strategic initiatives and accounting projects
• Improve reporting processes
• Ensure internal control compliance

III. Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of relevant tax experience
• CPA required
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent Excel modeling skills
• Must be an effective communicator, able to craft and deliver presentations, reports and updates to management
• Proactive, self-starter who can manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail

IV. Knowledge:

• Accounting systems (Oracle) and Microsoft Office
• Tax compliance and provision systems
• Research of tax regulations 
• Advanced Intermediate excel proficiency (i.e. modeling, complex formulas, report development, pivot tables, XLOOKUP/XLOOPUP, IF statements, etc.)

Location: Primarily Remote within Shentel’s operating footprint. Shentel has a distributed workforce located in the Shenandoah Valley, Northern and Central Virginia areas, as well as portions of Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. The Company’s headquarters is located in Edinburg, VA. 


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