Tax Specialist Jobs in Texas

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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ATLAS CPAs & Advisory

Tax Manager

ATLAS Navigators is an accounting, tax and consulting firm that is looking for someone who fits our culture, vision, work ethic and team. ATLAS stands for Advisors That Listen And Serve and our...

Great Pay + Bonus + Full Benefits Covered by Employer Located in North Dallas Flexible Hybrid Work Setup Award-Winning Company Culture Recognized as Best Firm To Work For Nationally Excellent...

Tax Analyst

  • Houston, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 8 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

  • Houston, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 11 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...

Senior Tax Advisor

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 hours ago

Overview Are you ready to embark on an exciting new career in the maritime industry? Join LOGISTEC as a Senior Tax Advisor at our Houston location and take the next step in your professional...

Indirect Tax Manager

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 hours ago

Company & Position Overview JB Poindexter & Co (JBPCO) is a privately held diversified manufacturing company forecasting $2.6B in annual revenue and 8,500 team members in 2025. The nine operating...

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

  • Austin, TX
  • 5 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 hours 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...

Corporate Tax Director

  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago

As the Corporate Tax Director, youll be a member of our Corporate Tax Solutions Family and work on business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting (either tax...

Income Tax Specialist

  • Coppell, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Coppell, TX
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for an Income Tax Specialist to join the tax team of one of our clients in Coppell, TX....

Tax Specialist

  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago

is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll and Tax Specialist for a valued client in Dallas, TX....

State and Local Indirect Tax - Property Tax Manager

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 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...

Indirect Tax Manager

  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader - we're changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the...

Were currently looking for an experienced Accounting & Tax Specialist to work alongside our in-house accounting lead and help us build out our internal financial department as we transition away from...

JBP - Tax Manager

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

Company & Position Overview JB Poindexter & Co (JBPCO) is a privately held diversified manufacturing company forecasting $2.6B in annual revenue and 8,500 team members in 2025. The nine operating...

Property Tax Director

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 2 days ago

Property Tax Director Property Tax Director Salary $6,649.00 Monthly Location Vista Verde - 233 N. Pecos San Antonio, TX Job Type Full-time Regular Job Number 2025-01916 Department Tax...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Texas

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Texas 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 Texas
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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