Tax Specialist Jobs in Encino, 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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Enrolled Agent / Tax Resolution Specialist

  • Encino, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Encino, CA
  • 7 hours ago

This may be a strong fit for an experienced EA or semi-retired tax professional looking for steady part-time work in a professional office environment....

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Senior Tax Analyst

  • Tutor Perini
  • Sylmar, CA (17 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Sylmar, CA (17 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Federal and State income tax compliance for corporate and partnership entities utilizing ONESOURCE tax compliance software....

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Tax Senior Associate, Asset Management

  • KPMG
  • El Segundo, CA (18 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • El Segundo, CA (18 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

to provide industry knowledge and experience Build and manage client relationships Manage teams of tax professionals and assistants working on client projects Advise clients and be accountable for...

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Tax Senior - Mergers and Acquisitions

  • Deloitte
  • Los Angeles, CA (20 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (20 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

Direct complex tax research and formulate tax-planning strategies. Expand tax research skills through deep exploration of complex technical tax issues across a broad spectrum of tax law, etc)....

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ICP Tax Senior Manager

  • Withum
  • Los Angeles, CA (20 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (20 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

Withum's Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment...

Hybrid

Tax Manager, ITFS

  • Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group
  • West Hollywood, CA (11 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Hollywood, CA (11 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Tri Star Sports and Entertainment Group is a renowned business management firm serving high net-worth clients in the sports and entertainment industry. Tri Star provides comprehensive financial...

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Tax Director, Family Office

  • Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group
  • West Hollywood, CA (11 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Hollywood, CA (11 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Tri Star Sports and Entertainment Group is a renowned business management and family office firm serving high net-worth and ultra high net-worth clients in the sports and entertainment industry....

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Tax Analyst

  • Latham & Watkins
  • Los Angeles, CA (20 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (20 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 2 days ago

This role will be responsible for acting as a tax specialist for the firm with regard to preparing income tax return schedules and other tax compliance workbooks, analyzing data provided by the Accounting...

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Senior Manager - Tax

  • Miller, Kaplan, Arase & Co., LLP
  • Burbank, CA (12 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (12 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Conduct complex tax research and keep up with current laws, possessing sound knowledge of the latest tax laws....

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Tax Manager (Los Angeles, CA)

  • Mercer Advisors
  • Los Angeles, CA (20 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (20 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 4 days ago

The Tax group is a dedicated team of professionals who work in conjunction with our wealth advisors to provide tax compliance services to our high-net-worth clients....

Hybrid

Tax Senior Associate, Corporations & Provisions

  • KPMG
  • El Segundo, CA (18 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (18 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 4 days ago

taxes (ASC 740) and tax provision calculations Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team helping to provide industry knowledge and experience Manage teams of tax professionals and assistants working...

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Tax Director

  • CBIZ, Inc.
  • Los Angeles, CA (20 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (20 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 4 days ago

#LI-JF1 #LI-Hybrid Essential Functions and Primary Duties Expand revenue of existing clients Responsible for short-term and long-term business planning; identify business opportunities for CBIZ in...

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Tax Associate

  • GPAC
  • Los Angeles, CA (20 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (20 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Tax Associate Los Angeles, CA Full-time Public Accounting We're looking for a driven Tax Associate with 1-3 years of experience to join our public accounting practice in Los Angeles. You'll work...

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Tax Director

  • GPAC
  • Los Angeles, CA (20 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (20 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Tax Director Los Angeles, CA Full-time Public Accounting We're looking for a distinguished Tax Director to serve as a senior leader within our Los Angeles practice. This is a high-visibility role...

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Tax Manager

  • GPAC
  • Los Angeles, CA (20 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (20 miles from Encino, CA)
  • 5 days ago

, staffing, budgeting, billing, and final delivery Direct and develop a team of supervisors, seniors, and associates setting performance expectations and fostering a culture of growth Lead complex tax...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Encino, CA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Encino, CA 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 Encino, 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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