Tax Specialist Jobs in Pasadena, 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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Enrolled Agent / Tax Resolution Specialist

  • Encino, CA (21 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Encino, CA (21 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

This may be a strong fit for an experienced EA or semi-retired tax professional looking for steady part-time work in a professional office environment....

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Senior Tax Analyst

  • Tutor Perini
  • Sylmar, CA (16 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Sylmar, CA (16 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Federal and State income tax compliance for corporate and partnership entities utilizing ONESOURCE tax compliance software....

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Tax Senior Associate, Asset Management

  • KPMG
  • El Segundo, CA (22 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • El Segundo, CA (22 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

to provide industry knowledge and experience Build and manage client relationships Manage teams of tax professionals and assistants working on client projects Advise clients and be accountable for...

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Tax Senior - Mergers and Acquisitions

  • Deloitte
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 1 day 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)....

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ICP Tax Senior Manager

  • Withum
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, 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

Tax Manager, ITFS

  • Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group
  • West Hollywood, CA (11 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Hollywood, CA (11 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Tri Star Sports and Entertainment Group is a renowned business management firm serving high net-worth clients in the sports and entertainment industry. Tri Star provides comprehensive financial...

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Tax Director, Family Office

  • Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group
  • West Hollywood, CA (11 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Hollywood, CA (11 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Tri Star Sports and Entertainment Group is a renowned business management and family office firm serving high net-worth and ultra high net-worth clients in the sports and entertainment industry....

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Tax Manager (On-Site)

  • Iraj Pessian & Associates
  • Torrance, CA (24 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Torrance, CA (24 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 2 days ago

7-10+ years of recent CPA office experience in tax preparation of complex tax returns CPA or EA Up-to-date knowledge of Federal and California tax regulations and laws Ability to research and find...

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Tax Preparer- CTEC Certified

  • Arrow Tax and Bookkeeping
  • Palmdale, CA (23 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palmdale, CA (23 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Tax Preparation. Active CTEC certification, With minimum 2-3-yrs tax preparation experience. Understanding of bookkeeping a plus. Wage increase based on experience. Company DescriptionTax...

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Senior Tax Manager

  • WALRATH ACCOUNTANCY CORP
  • La Mirada, CA (17 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • La Mirada, CA (17 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

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Tax Analyst

  • Latham & Watkins
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 3 days ago

This role will be responsible for acting as a tax specialist for the firm with regard to preparing income tax return schedules and other tax compliance workbooks, analyzing data provided by the Accounting...

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Senior Manager - Tax

  • Miller, Kaplan, Arase & Co., LLP
  • Burbank, CA (10 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (10 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Conduct complex tax research and keep up with current laws, possessing sound knowledge of the latest tax laws....

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Tax Manager (Los Angeles, CA)

  • Mercer Advisors
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 4 days ago

The Tax group is a dedicated team of professionals who work in conjunction with our wealth advisors to provide tax compliance services to our high-net-worth clients....

Hybrid

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

  • Ruben D Rosas Inc
  • Covina, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Covina, CA (13 miles from Pasadena, 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
  • El Segundo, CA (22 miles from Pasadena, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (22 miles from Pasadena, 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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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Pasadena, CA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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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