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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Tax Analyst

  • San Dimas, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Dimas, CA
  • 5 days ago

ADP is hiring a Tax Analyst. In this position you will perform and monitor the preparation of Federal and State zone (geographically; demographically based) incentive programs, including...

Senior Tax Analyst

  • San Dimas, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Dimas, CA
  • 6 days ago

ADP is hiring a Senior Tax Analyst. The role of the Senior Tax Analyst is to perform and monitor the preparation of Federal and State zone (geographically; demographically based) incentive...

Tax Manager (High-Net-Worth)

  • CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • CA
  • 1 hour ago

Tax Manager, CPA (High-Net-Worth Tax)Department: TaxLocation: Remote or HybridSuccessful candidates should have the following: 5+ years of public accounting experience2-4+ years of supervisory or...

Tax Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Tax ManagerLocation: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)Job Summary: This role will be responsible for managing tax compliance, planning, and advisory services for a diverse client base.The ideal candidate...

Senior Manager, Tax

  • CA
  • 1 day ago
  • CA
  • 1 day ago

Revolution Medicines is a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on developing novel targeted therapies to inhibit frontier targets in RAS-addicted cancers.The company's R D pipeline...

Senior Tax Analyst, Tax Ops - Global Tax Accounting & Reporting

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 1 day ago

Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service...

Tax Senior

  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago

Haskell & White LLP has been providing exceptional services to valued clients since our inception in 1988; we deliver top-tier results with the utmost accuracy. Tax is an essential dimension for...

Tax Manager

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Haskell & White is seeking Tax Manager candidates with exceptional real estate partnership and corporate taxation talent. We are a team of professionals with experience and, leadership, a high...

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Experienced Tax Staff

  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago

Haskell & White LLP has been providing exceptional services to valued clients since our inception in 1988; we deliver top-tier results with the utmost accuracy. Our firm is seeking Experienced Tax...

State and Local Indirect Tax - Property Tax Manager

  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism State & Local Tax (SALT) Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to...

Pre-Season Tax Professional

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Overview At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere. We...

Tax Senior

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

Job title: Tax Senior Location: Job in San Francisco, CA and allow telecommuting within the San Francisco Metropolitan area. Job Duties Prepare/review individual, partnership, corporate and...

International Tax Manager

  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago

Accelerate your career. Join the organization that's driving the world's technology and shape the future. Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology...

EMEA Indirect Tax Specialist (12mo contract)

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

About Rippling Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses,...

SALT (State & Local Tax) Senior/Supervisor/Senior Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

SALT (State & Local Tax) Senior/Supervisor/Senior Manager Responsibilities Manages and delegates Specialty Tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product. Participates actively...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in California

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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
5.3%
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 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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