Tax Specialist Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

A Tax Specialist in the accounting industry is responsible for preparing, filing, and ensuring the accuracy of an organization's or individual's tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations, and providing advice on tax related matters. They research, analyze, interpret, and apply tax laws, regulations, and court decisions to help optimize tax savings and minimize tax liabilities. Their duties also include identifying tax savings opportunities, developing tax strategies, and assisting with audits and tax litigations.

The skills required for a Tax Specialist include excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, a thorough understanding of tax laws and regulations, and proficiency in tax software and databases. They should have excellent communication skills to effectively interact with clients, colleagues, and tax authorities. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Tax Coach (CTC) certification would be advantageous. Prior roles that can lead to a Tax Specialist position include Tax Accountant, Tax Analyst, or Tax Associate.

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Tax Professional I

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Conduct tax interviews with clients face to face and through virtual tools - video, phone, chat, email Prepare complete and accurate tax returns Generate business growth, increase client retention,...

Tax Senior Manager -Global Information Reporting- Washington National Tax

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

RSM's International Tax practice consists of professionals nationwide with broad experience in international tax matters....

Tax Manager

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

In this role, the Tax Manager will be responsible for overseeing tax reporting and ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and other applicable taxes....

Senior Tax Manager

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

tax planning strategies Facilitate advanced tax research, resolve complex tax issues Review tax work from staff and provide feedback, training, and mentoring Lead and manage multiple tax engagements...

R&D Tax Manager

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients....

Remote Tax Professional

  • Lake Forest, CA (13 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Forest, CA (13 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

CPA or Enrolled Agent certification Experience completing complex tax returns 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax Experience conducting virtual tax interviews that create...

Remote Work

Tax Manager, Sustainability - National Federal Tax Services

  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago

National Federal Tax Services ("NFTS") is a national practice within Deloitte Tax made up of several tax service offerings....

Full Time Tax Consultant (Accounting) (Summer/Fall 2026, Winter 2027)

  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Recruiting for this role ends on 12/15/24 Work you'll do As a tax consultant, you will work directly with clients, building a relationship as a trusted tax specialist and advisor - the "go-to" tax professional...

Director, Tax

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and international tax laws, including corporate income tax, indirect tax (VAT, GST, sales tax), and employment taxes....

Remote Work

Senior Tax Manager

  • Newport Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Demonstrated management skills and desire/ability to work successfully in a small company team environment where it is expected that you will wear many hats with varied responsibilities Proficiency in LaCerte...

Tax Associate

  • Chino Hills, CA (15 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chino Hills, CA (15 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Joining H&R Block as a new, seasonal Tax Associate means you'll have the support of our expert team, dedicated to providing the tax training necessary for your success....

Tax Manager

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Research, review, and organize tax documents Maintain tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Oversee, train, and mentor tax professionals Business development...

US E Tax Manager Sustainability Credits NFTS Gi3 (SC&E)

  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

National Federal Tax Services (NFTS) is a national practice within Deloitte Tax made up of several tax service offerings....

International Tax, Manager, Value Chain Alignment

  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 days ago

team Supervising Senior and Tax Consultants The Team At Deloitte Tax LLP, our International Tax team helps multinational clients with their global tax planning and compliance needs....

Full Time Tax Consultant (LLM) (Summer/Fall 2025, Winter 2026)

  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Position Summary Full-Time Tax Consultant (LLM) At Deloitte Tax, you will use your valuable education and degree in law to help clients analyze the tax effect of complex decisions, reduce overall tax...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Santa Ana, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.4%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
5.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.4%
Doctorate Degree
2.6%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Tax Specialists in Santa Ana, CA
None
27.3%
1-2 years
22.7%
Less than 1 year
18.2%
2-4 years
18.2%
4-6 years
9.1%
6-8 years
4.5%


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