Tax Specialist Jobs in Scottsdale, AZ

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 Manager ( Hybrid ) - CPA firm expericence req

  • Phoenix, AZ (9 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (9 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 20 hours ago

Conduct and oversee tax research on complex tax issues, staying current with changing tax laws and regulations....

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...

Sales Tax - Analyst

  • Tempe, AZ (6 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tempe, AZ (6 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Qualifications 2+ years of experience in sales and use tax compliance or related tax/accounting roles. Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related field, preferred....

Tax Senior

  • Phoenix, AZ (11 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (11 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

As a Tax senior at this firm, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our clients' tax matters. You will be responsible for providing expert tax advice, ensuring compliance with tax...

Tax Manager

  • Phoenix, AZ (11 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (11 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

As a Tax Manager at this firm, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing our clients' tax matters. You will be responsible for providing expert tax advice, ensuring compliance with...

Tax Senior

  • Peoria, AZ (20 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Peoria, AZ (20 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

As a Tax senior at this firm, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our clients' tax matters. You will be responsible for providing expert tax advice, ensuring compliance with tax...

Tax Senior

  • Peoria, AZ (20 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Peoria, AZ (20 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

As a Tax senior at this firm, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our clients' tax matters. You will be responsible for providing expert tax advice, ensuring compliance with tax...

Tax Manager

  • Peoria, AZ (20 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Peoria, AZ (20 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

As a Tax Manager at this firm, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing our clients' tax matters. You will be responsible for providing expert tax advice, ensuring compliance with...

Senior Tax Preparer

  • Phoenix, AZ (11 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (11 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

Conduct thorough tax research to support positions taken on tax returns and to advise clients effectively....

Tax Manager in Scottsdale,AZ,US

  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a highly motivated individual as a Tax Manager - Lacerte software The desired applicant should have 5 years of professional experience in Income tax, knowledge preparing all...

Manager or Senior Manager, Tax Exempt Organizations

  • Tempe, AZ (7 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tempe, AZ (7 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: Provide tax compliance and/or advisory services to tax-exempt organizations Work as part of a dedicated team of experienced exempt organization professionals Build and manage a portfolio...

Senior Tax Professional - Work from Home

  • Phoenix, AZ (11 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (11 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Intuit is seeking Tax Experts for the upcoming tax season. If you have an active PTIN and unrestricted credential (CPA/EA/Practicing Attorney) we would love to connect with you! What You...

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Senior Tax Preparer

  • Phoenix, AZ (11 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (11 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 2 days ago

Bilingual Senior Tax Preparer Location: Phoenix, AZ | Type: Full-Time | Salary Range: $85,000-$100,000/year + Bonus Potential Overview This position is succession-focused, with a clear growth path...

Indirect Tax--Property Tax --Senior--US

  • Phoenix, AZ (11 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (11 miles from Scottsdale, AZ)
  • 2 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of...

Remote Tax Preparer - CPA or EA

  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 3 days ago

Duties include workpaper preparation, write-ups, obtaining and saving client documents, journal entries and at times bookkeeping. Understand client goals and needs and service clients directly....

Remote Work

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Scottsdale, AZ

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Scottsdale, AZ 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 Scottsdale, AZ
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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