Tax Specialist Jobs in Newark, 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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Corporate Focused Tax Manager

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

A leading CPA firm in the San Jose, CA area is seeking a Tax Manager to join their dynamic team. Known for their stability and growth, this firm provides clients with top-notch tax expertise. With...

Corporate Focused Tax Manager

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

A leading CPA firm in the San Jose, CA area is seeking a Tax Manager to join their dynamic team. Known for their stability and growth, this firm provides clients with top-notch tax expertise. With...

Tax Director

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

A leading CPA firm in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Tax Director to join their expanding team. Known for their expertise and stability, this growing firm provides exceptional tax services to its...

Tax Director

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

A leading CPA firm in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Tax Director to join their expanding team. Known for their expertise and stability, this growing firm provides exceptional tax services to its...

Tax Director

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

A leading CPA firm in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Tax Director to join their expanding team. Known for their expertise and stability, this growing firm provides exceptional tax services to its...

Senior International Tax Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Job Title : International Tax Senior Manager Location: Hybrid Santa Clara, CA Duration: 6 months, high possibility of extension depending on performance and team fit Type: W2 Contract Job...

International Tax Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

International Sr Tax Manager Location: Santa Clara, CA Duration: 5+ month contract (possibility of extension Payrate: $130- $137/hr on w2 Job Description We are seeking an International Tax Senior...

People Advisory Services - Mobility - Tax Senior

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 1 day ago

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your...

Salt Tax Senior Associate

  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 2 days ago

SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm in the west region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and...

Director, Tax and Treasury

  • Foster City, CA (12 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (12 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! The Director, Tax and Treasury will be responsible for the global Tax and...

Tax Manager

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 2 days ago

About Zscaler Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Danville, CA (21 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Danville, CA (21 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Highly reputable Public Accounting Firm looking to add Senior Tax Manager to growing team!! Are you an experienced tax professional looking for the next step in your career? This well-established...

Tax Manager

  • Alameda, CA (21 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (21 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 3 days ago

A family office in San Francisco is looking to add a Tax Manager to the team. Responsibilities: Manage the tax compliance of the family, funds and management companies. Handle annual Partnership...

Senior Tax Associate

  • Alameda, CA (21 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (21 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 3 days ago

A fast-growing public accounting & advisory firm is working with some of the most exciting private equity, venture capital, hedge fund, and real estate clients across the U.S. We're seeking top...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Alameda, CA (21 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (21 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 3 days ago

I'm Tess, the HR Manager for Delagnes, Mitchell & Linder, LLP. If you're ready for a refreshing change, our company, with 40+ years of experience and a close-knit team of about 65 to 70 employees,...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Newark, CA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Newark, CA 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 Newark, 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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