Tax Specialist Jobs in Surprise, 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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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...

Manager - Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory

  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • moments ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • moments ago

Tax Credits & Incentive Advisory (TCIA)**, within Cherry Bekaert's Strategic Tax Advisory practice, is a quickly growing group generating more than $20 Million in annual revenue for the firm. TCIA...

Tax Manager

  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. We are seeking a Tax Manager to support the GHD Americas Region with Canada and/or US tax, and Chile...

Remote Work

Tax Manager - Financial Services - Wealth and Asset Management

  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

TAX MANAGER - FINANCIAL SERVICES - WEALTH AND ASSET MANAGEMENT at EY in Phoenix, Arizona, United States Job Description At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with...

Partnership Tax Senior Associate - Research and Planning

  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

PARTNERSHIP TAX SENIOR ASSOCIATE - RESEARCH AND PLANNING at PwC in Phoenix, Arizona, United States Job Description Specialty/Competency: IFS - Finance Industry/Sector: Not Applicable Time Type:...

Remote Work

Indirect Tax-Property Tax-Manager-US

  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

INDIRECT TAX-PROPERTY TAX-MANAGER-US at EY in Phoenix, Arizona, United States Job Description Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are,...

Tax Manager - Financial Services - Wealth and Asset Management Client Delivery Services - EDGE

  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

TAX MANAGER - FINANCIAL SERVICES - WEALTH AND ASSET MANAGEMENT CLIENT DELIVERY SERVICES - EDGE at EY in Phoenix, Arizona, United States Job Description At EY, you'll have the chance to build a...

Tax Senior - Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real estate

  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

TAX SENIOR - FINANCIAL SERVICES - GLOBAL COMPLIANCE AND REPORTING - REAL ESTATE at EY in Phoenix, Arizona, United States Job Description At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique...

Tax Manager - Financial Services - Private Client Services

  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

TAX MANAGER - FINANCIAL SERVICES - PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES at EY in Phoenix, Arizona, United States Job Description At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the...

Asset & Wealth Management - Tax Senior Manager

  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 2 days ago

ASSET & WEALTH MANAGEMENT - TAX SENIOR MANAGER at PwC in Phoenix, Arizona, United States Job Description Specialty/Competency: Industry Tax Practice Industry/Sector: Asset and Wealth Management...

Tax Provision Senior Manager-Tax Accounting & Risk Advisory Services ( TARAS) -Open Location

  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 2 days ago

TAX PROVISION SENIOR MANAGER-TAX ACCOUNTING & RISK ADVISORY SERVICES ( TARAS) -OPEN LOCATION at EY in Phoenix, Arizona, United States Job Description At EY, you'll have the chance to build a...

Federal Tax Manager - Financial Services Organization - Insurance

  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 2 days ago

FEDERAL TAX MANAGER - FINANCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION - INSURANCE at EY in Phoenix, Arizona, United States Job Description At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are,...

Asset & Wealth Management Tax Manager

  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 2 days ago

ASSET & WEALTH MANAGEMENT TAX MANAGER at PwC in Phoenix, Arizona, United States Job Description Specialty/Competency: Industry Tax Practice Industry/Sector: Asset and Wealth Management Time Type:...

Manager-Tax Compliance

  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 2 days ago

MANAGER-TAX COMPLIANCE at Centuri Group, Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona, United States Job Description Manager-Tax Compliance Date: Mar 30, 2025 Location: Phoenix, AZ, US, 85027 Company: Centuri Group,...

Tax Manager - Financial Services Organization - Tax Technology & Transformation

  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (22 miles from Surprise, AZ)
  • 2 days ago

TAX MANAGER - FINANCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION - TAX TECHNOLOGY & TRANSFORMATION at EY in Phoenix, Arizona, United States Job Description At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique...

Demographic Data for Surprise, AZ

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Surprise, AZ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Surprise, AZ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.5%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
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 Surprise, 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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