Tax Specialist Jobs in Orange, 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 Manager - High Net Worth Tax

  • Eide Bailly LLP
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Location: Irvine, CA Work Arrangement: In-office, Hybrid Typical Day in the Life As a Tax Manager in our high-net-worth tax practice, you will be responsible for working with individual tax...

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ICP Tax Senior Manager

  • Withum
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day 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

Senior Tax Manager

  • WALRATH ACCOUNTANCY CORP
  • La Mirada, CA (12 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • La Mirada, CA (12 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 2 days ago

compliance and planning Proven experience in public accounting environments Strong communication and client management skills...

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ASC 740 Tax Manager

  • Trueseek
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications CPA license required. 5+ years of public accounting tax experience with a focus on ASC 740....

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Senior Tax Manager/ Director Track

  • To & Scott Llc
  • Laguna Beach, CA (17 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA (17 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 4 days ago

This role requires a seasoned tax professional with a minimum of 10 years of public accounting experience and an active CPA license....

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Certified Tax Preparer / Accountant (QuickBooks) - $62K-$80K

  • Ruben D Rosas Inc
  • Covina, CA (21 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Covina, CA (21 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Certified Tax Preparer / Accountant (QuickBooks) - $62K-$80K Location: Covina, CA 91723 Employment Type: Full-Time (In-Office) Salary: $62,000-$80,000/year (DOE) + Benefits About Us We're a...

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Tax Senior Associate, Corporations & Provisions

  • KPMG
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 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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Indirect Tax Senior Analyst

  • Insight Investments LLC
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Completes advanced tax research and communicates tax recommendations for specific tax scenarios as they arise, and maintains tax matrices....

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Tax Manager (public accounting)

  • Solid Rock Recruiting LLC
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago

We are a 25-person CPA firm that is looking to add a Tax Manager to their team. This is a hybrid role offering flexibility while still maintaining in-office collaboration a few days per week....

Hybrid

Senior Tax Director Laguna Beach & Newport Beach

  • Thoerner & Toma
  • Laguna Beach, CA (17 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA (17 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Your days will be split between advising complex clients, developing new relationships, and mentoring the next generation of tax professionals....

Hybrid

Manager or Senior Manager, Tax Exempt Organizations

  • KPMG
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Responsibilities: Provide tax compliance and/or advisory services to tax-exempt organizations Work as part of a dedicated team of experienced exempt organization professionals Build and manage a portfolio...

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Analyst, Tax Special Projects and Operations

  • PDS Health
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 8 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...

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Bookkeeping/Tax Preparer

  • Cirigliano Law Firm
  • Orange, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 8 days ago

We are looking for a skilled tax preparer to review tax returns for our clients. You will be responsible for preparing individual and business tax returns, including items such as sales tax,...

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Experienced Tax Preparer / Accountant (QuickBooks) Proficient 5 Years

  • Ruben D Rosas Inc
  • Covina, CA (21 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Covina, CA (21 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Experienced Tax Preparer / Accountant (QuickBooks) Proficient 5+ Years Location: Covina, CA 91723 Employment Type: Full-Time (In-Office) Salary: $62,000-$80,000/year (DOE) + Benefits About Us...

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Tax Professional - Tax Preparer

  • EXACTAX SOLUTIONS
  • Huntington Beach, CA (10 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (10 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 8 days ago

The ideal candidate is an experienced, accurate, and efficient tax professional with strong knowledge of federal and state tax rules, and the ability to handle a broad range of filings with a detail-oriented...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Orange, CA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Orange, 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 Orange, 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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