Tax Specialist Jobs in Newport Beach, 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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Entity Tax Preparer

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Certifications: CTEC certification or EA license required, with active PTIN Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency with tax software such as Drake, ProSeries, or Lacerte, and familiarity with Logics...

Tax Manager

  • Anaheim, CA (19 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Anaheim, CA (19 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Manager (In-Office then Hybrid) Top 300 CPA Firm Brewer Morris is currently working with a Top 300 Public Accounting firm in Anaheim, CA that is actively seeking to hire a Generalist...

Tax Senior Manager - Private Companies

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary A career within PwC Private will provide the...

Tax Senior Associate - Private Companies

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary A career within PwC Private will provide...

Tax Senior Manager - Personal Financial Services

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary A career in our Personal Financial Service...

Tax Manager - Private Companies

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary A career within PwC Private will provide the...

Tax Senior Associate - Personal Financial Services

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary A career in our Personal Financial Service...

Tax Director - Personal Financial Services

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Director Job Description & Summary A career in our Personal Financial Service...

Tax Manager - Personal Financial Services

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary A career in our Personal Financial Service practice,...

Tax Director - Private Companies

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Director Job Description & Summary A career within PwC Private will provide the...

Tax Manager - Corporate Tax

  • Orange, CA (13 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orange, CA (13 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 3 days 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...

Tech Tax Senior Manager

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 4 days 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...

Tax Manager

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago

At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. We are seeking a Tax Manager to support the GHD Americas Region with Canada and/or US tax, and Chile...

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Analyst, Tax Special Projects and Operations

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Now is the time to join PDS Health. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain...

Business Tax Manager

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Now is the time to join PDS Health. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain...

Demographic Data for Newport Beach, CA

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Newport Beach, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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