Tax Specialist Jobs in Arizona

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

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Tax Analyst

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

This position requires an experienced professional with an intermediate level of knowledge of ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes and corporate tax compliance....

Hybrid

Tax Manager

  • MBE CPAs
  • Goodyear, AZ
  • 4 days ago
  • Goodyear, AZ
  • 4 days ago

What's the role? Tax Managers are a key part of the business tax team responsible for managing client relationships while ensuring final annual tax products and monthly financial work is produced...

Remote

Tax Associate

  • Johnson Goff PLLC
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 6 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 6 days ago

Prepare and/or review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports Assist with client accounting and tax-related projects Maintain accurate workpapers and meet project deadlines Collaborate...

Hybrid

Direct Tax Manager

  • Axon
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 8 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 8 days ago

This hands-on individual contributor role will support key areas including global income tax compliance, ASC 740 tax provision, transfer pricing documentation, Country-by-Country Reporting, Pillar Two...

Hybrid

Tax Preparer - Hybrid Position

  • Professional Accounting Group
  • Tempe, AZ
  • 8 days ago
  • Tempe, AZ
  • 8 days ago

The Tax Preparer - Hybrid Position involves preparing and filing accurate tax returns while ensuring compliance with current tax laws with our small CPA firm. This role supports a diverse client...

Hybrid

Senior Tax Manager

  • Wallace, Plese and Dreher
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 12 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 12 days ago

The role includes supervising and mentoring staff, performing tax research, and helping clients understand tax implications within their businesses....

Hybrid

Tax Manager

  • CPA On Fire
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 12 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 12 days ago

Title: Tax Manager (Public Accounting)Location: FULLY remote in the US.Salary: $120k-$150k salary + Bonus + Benefits. TRUE work life balance. No more than 45-55 hr busy seasons.Requirements:- CPA...

Remote

Tax Manager

  • Vaco LLC
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 13 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 13 days ago

This role provides broad ownership over tax compliance, reporting, and process improvement initiatives within a growing public company environment....

Remote

Tax Manager

  • Verra Mobility
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 14 days ago
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 14 days ago

Strong experience preparing or reviewing income tax provisions under ASC 740. Experience with ONESOURCE Tax Provision and ONESOURCE Income Tax software....

Hybrid

US Seasonal Tax-Private Tax-Manager

  • EY
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 14 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 14 days ago

compliance, or S Corp tax compliance for our Private Tax clients....

Remote Temporary

compliance and accounting for income tax and a broad understanding of US income taxation + Experience managing budgets and projects + Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access and data mining tools + The...

Hybrid

Senior Manager, Tax Technology

  • Axon
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 20 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 20 days ago

Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud...

Hybrid

Tax Manager (public accounting)

  • Solid Rock Recruiting LLC
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 20 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 20 days ago

We are a 25-person CPA firm that is looking to add a Tax Manager to their team. This is a hybrid role offering flexibility while still maintaining in-office collaboration a few days per week....

Hybrid

Solar Tax Analyst Scottsdale, AZ

  • Clearway Energy Group
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 21 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 21 days ago

The Tax Analyst will also provide support with tax research and planning....

Hybrid

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Arizona

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Arizona offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.6%
Associate's Degree
7.1%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.3%
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 Arizona
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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