Depending upon the size of the firm for which she works, a certified tax accountant may be in charge of tax preparation, while another type of tax accountant may be in a supervisory position in the accounting department. A certified tax accountant with a degree in accounting and much related expertise, education, and experience may be a manager who supervises others and also works with executives to operate a business efficiently and cost-effectively.
The certified tax accountant must complete a large volume of paperwork. She may do this with paper documentation such as receipts and forms, or she may work with documents electronically. She will be responsible for extracting information from customers and company executives to ensure that tax forms are handled appropriately. She will need experience with tax preparation, but may also need a degree in accounting or a certificate, depending upon employer requirements and laws and policies in her locality.