Tax Specialist Jobs in Palo Alto, 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 Senior - Mergers and Acquisitions

  • Deloitte
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, 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)....

In Person

ICP Tax Senior Manager

  • Withum
  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Palo Alto, 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

CPA office - Accounting & Tax Associate

  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Perform general accounting work, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and adjusting entries. Prepare and maintain financial statements and supporting schedules....

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Tax Manager / Senior Tax Manager / Tax Director Hybrid Multiple positions

  • Krostech Solutions, LLC
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Areas of Focus Include: State & Local Tax (SALT) Corporate Tax Compliance & Provision Partnership & S-Corp Tax High-Net-Worth Individual Tax ASC 740 Multi-State Taxation Tax Research & Planning Client...

Hybrid

Manager, Tax

  • Samsung Research America
  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Position Summary: We are looking for an experienced Manager, Tax to join Samsung Research America (SRA) collaborative and innovative tax team and play a critical role in tax compliance, research, planning...

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Tax Manager

  • PT&C Group LLC
  • Daly City, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Daly City, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Due to continuing growth, we are seeking a Tax Manager to join our team. In addition to the traditional roll-up your sleeves tax review and client advisory, the role requires a strong sense of...

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Senior Tax Associate, State and Local Tax

  • Crowe
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here: At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, youre trusted to deliver results and make an...

Hybrid

Tax Manager, Corporate

  • Armanino McKenna Certified Public Accountants & Consultants
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Responsibilities Review and prepare corporate tax compliance on behalf of clients....

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Tax Preparers & Tax Senior - Hybrid

  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Professionals; Tax Preparers; for Full Time/ Part Time work, and Full-time positions available....

Remote

Tax Specialist Real Estate Investment

  • CPA Firm
  • Alameda, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 14 days ago

un Tax Specialist Real Estate Investment (alameda) CPA Firm Oak St compensation: Flexible Based on Experience and Drive employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Specialist for Strategy...

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Tax Manager

  • GPAC
  • Alameda, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Ability to work effectively in a team and lead a team of tax professionals. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail....

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Tax Supervisor

  • Surf Search
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 18 days ago

TAX SUPERVISOR Well established, highly profitable regional CPA firm seeks a Tax Supervising Senior to add to their growing staff. We offer a very reasonable work life balance, excellent benefits...

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Tax Manager

  • Mowat Mackie & Anderson LLP
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 19 days ago

We are a well-established CPA firm based in Oakland, specializing in serving High Net Worth individuals, family offices, and real estate investors and developers. With a reputation for...

Hybrid

Director, Tax

  • Adobe Systems Incorporated
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 19 days ago

professionals What you need to succeed 15+ years of progressive corporate tax experience with strong knowledge of accounting for income taxes, corporate income tax compliance (federal, state, and local...

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Tax Manager New

  • Oklo
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 20 days ago

The successful candidate will play a central role in the Company's tax function, with primary responsibility for income tax accounting under ASC 740 and oversight of the end-to-end income tax compliance...

In Person

Demographic Data for Palo Alto, CA

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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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