Tax Specialist Jobs in Clayton, CA

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! Preparer with great accuracy (Hayward / Castro Valley)

  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from Clayton, CA)
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  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from Clayton, CA)
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Seeking tax preparer with exceptional accuracy and ethics. Somewhat flexible hours. Great accuracy, attention to detail, a friendly positive attitude, listening and communication skills, are all...

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Tax Manager

  • El Sobrante, CA (22 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • El Sobrante, CA (22 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 1 day ago

As the Tax Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of tax compliance and planning for our clients....

Tax Manager

  • Oakland, CA (20 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA (20 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 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...

State & Local Tax Associate

  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Kilpatrick's Corporate Department / Employee Benefits & Tax Team is seeking an experienced State & Local Tax Associate to join the SALT team to be based in our Chicago office. Ideal candidate...

Block Advisor Tax Advisor

  • Lafayette, CA (12 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lafayette, CA (12 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Our Company 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....

Experienced Tax Professional

  • Berkeley, CA (21 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (21 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Our Company 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....

Senior Tax Manager for Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, in Walnut Creek, CA

  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+...

Director Of Tax Compliance

  • Oakland, CA (20 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (20 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Lead or support enterprise risk assessment and mitigation strategies related to tax compliance and planning....

Public Accounting Tax Senior

  • Concord, CA (9 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Concord, CA (9 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Tax Senior Functions: Oversee a team of highly motivated staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Provide timely and complete evaluations and counseling for the staff...

Public Accounting Tax Senior

  • Berkeley, CA (21 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (21 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Tax Senior Functions: Oversee a team of highly motivated staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Provide timely and complete evaluations and counseling for the staff...

Public Accounting Tax Manager

  • Concord, CA (9 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Concord, CA (9 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Duties/Responsibilities: The tax manager will work directly with a team of highly motivated staff accountants Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Complex tax and audit...

Public Accounting Tax Manager

  • Berkeley, CA (21 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (21 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Duties/Responsibilities: The tax manager will work directly with a team of highly motivated staff accountants Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Complex tax and audit...

Tax Manager

  • Pleasant Hill, CA (11 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Pleasant Hill, CA (11 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 9 days ago

New Tax Manager Pleasant Hill, California, United States Allworth Financial (www.allworthfinancial.com) is an independent investment financial advisory firm that specializes in retirement...

Tax Manager, Professional Services

  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+...

Senior Tax Associate, Professional Services

  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Clayton, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Clayton, CA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Clayton, CA 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 Clayton, CA
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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