Tax Specialist Jobs in Lakewood, 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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Payroll Tax Senior Analyst- USA and CA

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Job Description The Payroll Tax Senior Analyst for US and Canada will provide comprehensive payroll tax guidance and support to a high-volume, complex payroll department including but not limited...

Tax Senior - Global Employer Services, Japanese Services Group

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Position Summary Are you a leader and strategic thinker who is able to integrate strategic business knowledge with market-leading experience to design talent, mobility, and rewards programs? Do...

Tax Senior - International Compliance & Reporting Services

  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Position Summary Are you a process-oriented thinker with experience in international tax compliance? Do phrases like "best practices," "leading edge technology," and "maximum efficiency" peak your...

Tax Senior

  • Inglewood, CA (14 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Inglewood, CA (14 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

Tax Senior Opportunity | Clear Path to Partnership This rare opportunity is part of the firm’s succession plan and offers a clear path to partnership. This full-service, forward-thinking...

Tax Director x 180K - 200K x South Bay

  • El Segundo, CA (16 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • El Segundo, CA (16 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Tax Director Senior Tax Manager Sr. Tax Manager CPA C.P.A. Certified Public Accountant Business Licenses Transfer Pricing Partnerships Returns Compliance Are you an experienced Senior Tax Manager...

US E - Tax - Sr. Manager - NFTS - Strategic Partnership Solutions (PSG OPS)

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Youve earned your stripes as a tax specialist and tapped into the world of cutting-edge tax technology....

US E - Tax - Senior - NFTS - Strategic Partnership Solutions (PSG OPS)

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Are you a tax specialist with experience in federal/tax and or partnership tax compliance who is frustrated with the traditional role in tax compliance?...

US E - Tax - Manager - NFTS - Strategic Partnership Solutions (PSG OPS)

  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Youve earned your stripes as a tax specialist and tapped into the world of cutting-edge tax technology....

US C - Full Time Tax Consultant (Tax Technology Consulting) (FY26 Sourcing) (FY26 Hire)

  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Full Time Tax Consultant, Tax Technology Consulting Tax Consultant in our Tax Technology Consulting practice, you will help clients tackle some of their key challenges in this dynamic environment....

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Tax Manager

  • Orange, CA (16 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orange, CA (16 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago

At Moss Adams, we champion authenticity. For us, that means fostering a culture of talented people who care-about you, about our clients, and about our communities. Here, you'll work towards our...

Manager, Tax Consulting (Transaction Implementation)

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Description Manager, Tax Consulting (Transaction Implementation) About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and...

Tax Senior

  • Lawndale, CA (12 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lawndale, CA (12 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Senior Opportunity | Clear Path to Partnership This rare opportunity is part of the firm’s succession plan and offers a clear path to partnership. This full-service, forward-thinking...

Tax Senior

  • La Habra, CA (11 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • La Habra, CA (11 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Senior Opportunity | Clear Path to Partnership This rare opportunity is part of the firm’s succession plan and offers a clear path to partnership. This full-service, forward-thinking...

Tax Senior

  • El Segundo, CA (16 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • El Segundo, CA (16 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Senior Opportunity | Clear Path to Partnership This rare opportunity is part of the firm’s succession plan and offers a clear path to partnership. This full-service, forward-thinking...

Tax Senior

  • Los Alamitos, CA (5 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Alamitos, CA (5 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Senior Opportunity | Clear Path to Partnership This rare opportunity is part of the firm’s succession plan and offers a clear path to partnership. This full-service, forward-thinking...

Demographic Data for Lakewood, CA

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Lakewood, CA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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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