Tax Specialist Jobs in California

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 Director Tax Operations

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 2 hours ago

foreign income tax and transfer pricing....

R&D Tax Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 hours ago

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

Tax Professional I

  • La Habra, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • La Habra, CA
  • 3 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,...

Senior International Tax Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Global Tax Compliance: Responsible for global organizational tax areas such as corporate income tax, VAT/GST, sales and use taxes, and international withholding tax compliance and reporting....

Associate Tax Auditor / Allocations Group

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 14 hours ago

The ATA also trains lower level staff, reviews and approves Tax Auditor and Tax Technician reallocations and/or redistributions and billings, and evaluates tax distributions that should be investigated...

Remote Tax Professional

  • Danville, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Danville, CA
  • 16 hours 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

Senior Tax Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Highly reputable Public Accounting Firm looking to add Senior Tax Manager to growing team!! Are you an experienced tax professional looking for the next step in your career?...

SAP Tax consultant (ONESOURCE Expert)

  • Newark, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Newark, CA
  • 18 hours ago

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ERP tax integration, tax calculation troubleshooting, and compliance with tax regulations....

Senior Indirect Tax Manager

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 23 hours ago

The Senior Indirect Tax Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Company's indirect tax compliance, audit management, and tax-related customer service efforts....

Associate Tax Auditor , Employment Development Department

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Field Tax Auditor Employment Development Department JC-469796 - Field Tax Auditor ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT $6,452.00 - $8,485.00 per Month Final Filing Date: 3/25/2025...

Tax Manager, Sustainability - National Federal Tax Services

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

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

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...

Tax Manager - Partnerships

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day 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...

Corporate Focused Tax Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Lead a team of highly motivated professionals Deliver tax compliance and consulting services to a diverse range of clients Drive business development initiatives Tax Manager...

Corporate Focused Tax Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Lead a team of highly motivated professionals Deliver tax compliance and consulting services to a diverse range of clients Drive business development initiatives Tax Manager...

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.4%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
5.4%
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 California
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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