Tax Specialist Jobs in Valencia, 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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SR. TAX Manager

  • Agoura Hills, CA (24 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Agoura Hills, CA (24 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 3 days ago

A client of Insight Global is seeking a fully remote Tax Manager to join their fast-growing team! Our client is a newly formed company that has broken away from the traditional CPA firm mold. They...

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Tax Specialist

  • Burbank, CA (22 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (22 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Tax Specialist Burbank, CA Contract Tax $25/HR to $30/HR 04/07/2025 Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Tax Specialist to join their team....

Tax Senior Associate, National Office (Tax Controversy)

  • Woodland Hills, CA (23 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA (23 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 7 days ago

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest...

Tax Manager, National Office (Tax Controversy)

  • Woodland Hills, CA (23 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA (23 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 7 days ago

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest...

State and Local Tax Manager - Income & Franchise Tax

  • Woodland Hills, CA (23 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA (23 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 11 days ago

The Weaver Experience Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm with opportunities for professionals in many different fields. We seek to bring a human element to...

Senior Payroll Tax Analyst

  • Burbank, CA (22 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (22 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 12 days ago

High School diploma or equivalent, bachelor's degree a plus Minimum of 5 years experience processing high-volume and multi-state payroll Proficiency processing payroll through Workday Familiarity with...

Tax Senior Associate, National Office (State & Local Tax)

  • Woodland Hills, CA (23 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA (23 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 15 days ago

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest...

Tax Director, Quality & Risk Management

  • Woodland Hills, CA (23 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA (23 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 24 days ago

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest...

Tax Senior Manager, National Office (M&A)

  • Woodland Hills, CA (23 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA (23 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest...

Tax Senior Associate - Financial Services

  • Woodland Hills, CA (23 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA (23 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

The Weaver Experience Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm with opportunities for professionals in many different fields. We seek to bring a human element to...

Sales and Use Tax Senior Manager

  • Woodland Hills, CA (23 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA (23 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

The Weaver Experience Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm with opportunities for professionals in many different fields. We seek to bring a human element to...

Sales and Use Tax Manager

  • Woodland Hills, CA (23 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA (23 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

The Weaver Experience Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm with opportunities for professionals in many different fields. We seek to bring a human element to...

Tax Manager

  • Calabasas, CA (24 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Calabasas, CA (24 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Tax Manager Calabasas, California Type: Direct-Hire Category: Finance and Accounting Industry: Public Accounting Shortcut: oro2IF Our financial services client is seeking a Tax Supervisor or...

Tax Senior Manager

  • Sherman Oaks, CA (20 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sherman Oaks, CA (20 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Work Arrangement: In-office or Hybrid Typical Day in the Life A typical day as a Tax Senior Manager might include the following: Prepares, Reviews, and Signs individual,...

Tax Senior Manager - Not for Profit

  • Woodland Hills, CA (23 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA (23 miles from Valencia, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

The Weaver Experience Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm with opportunities for professionals in many different fields. We seek to bring a human element to...

Demographic Data for Valencia, CA

Moving to Valencia, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Valencia, CA below.


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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Valencia, CA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Valencia, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.5%
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 Valencia, 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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