Tax Specialist Jobs in Sylmar, 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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State and Local Tax Senior Manager - Income Franchise

  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Our multi-faceted business advisors specialize in solutions that span income tax, indirect tax, property tax, employment tax, and tax controversy matters....

Tax Manager - Partnerships

  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Moss Adams LLP Tax Manager - Partnerships in Pasadena , California Tax Manager - Partnerships Description At Moss Adams, we champion authenticity....

Tax Senior Manager - Partnerships

  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Moss Adams LLP Tax Senior Manager - Partnerships in Pasadena , California Tax Senior Manager - Partnerships Description At Moss Adams, we champion authenticity....

Tax Manager

  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Moss Adams LLP Tax Manager in Pasadena , California Tax Manager Description At Moss Adams, we champion authenticity....

Manager, Tax

  • Santa Monica, CA (24 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (24 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Our Tax Department CORE Compliance Team looking for a Tax Manager/Senior Tax Manager to join their team!...

Tax Preparer and Bookkeeper

  • Sherman Oaks, CA (13 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sherman Oaks, CA (13 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for an experienced tax and bookkeeping professional to work in our office in the Sherman Oaks area of Los Angeles....

Tax Senior Manager

  • Sherman Oaks, CA (13 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sherman Oaks, CA (13 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Working with the tax team to ensure the various components of the tax process are performed -- including tax planning, client interaction and performing special tax projects....

Remote Tax Preparer

  • Beverly Hills, CA (19 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (19 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Must know how to use Drake Tax software Review financial statements and documentation to support tax filings. Qualifications: Must know how to use Drake Tax software....

Remote Work

Tax Professional I

  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 6 days 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,...

Remote Tax Professional

  • Beverly Hills, CA (19 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (19 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 7 days 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 Senior Manager - Not for Profit

  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Position Profile Weaver is looking for talented tax leaders at the Senior Manager level to join our growing firm!...

Tax Senior Manager - Private Client

  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 8 days ago

, estimated payments and extensions, and federal and state tax audits....

Tax Manager - Corporate Tax

  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 8 days ago

practices and changes in tax law Provide both leadership and supervision to Tax Seniors and Staff Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required; Master of Tax preferred...

Tax Associate

  • Alhambra, CA (20 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Alhambra, CA (20 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 9 days 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,...

NEED Tax Senior - Immediate Opening

  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Tax Senior Responsibilities (please read thoroughly): Review and prepare tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current tax laws....

Demographic Data for Sylmar, CA

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Sylmar, CA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Sylmar, 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 Sylmar, 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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