Tax Specialist Jobs in Pleasanton, 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 Tax Senior Manager, Asset Management (Structured as Corporation) - Remote Option

  • Santa Clara, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Responsibilities: Provide tax compliance and advisory services to corporations and partnerships for a variety of clients from Fortune 100 to emerging businesses Participate with accounting for income...

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Tax Senior Associate: Estate & Administrative Trust (ONESOURCE) - Remote Option

  • Santa Clara, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Tax Senior Associate: Estate & Administrative Trust (ONESOURCE) - Remote Option KPMG life insurance, 401(k) United States, California, Santa Clara 3975 Freedom Circle (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At...

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Tax Director, Manager, and Seniors

  • San Jose, CA (20 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (20 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Tax Director, Manager, and Seniors LOCATION San Jose, CA Hybrid TYPE Direct Hire ID CA01-2745794 POSTED Jun 11, 2025 TAX DIRECTOR, MANAGER, AND SENIORS Well established, highly profitable regional...

Tax Manager or Senior Manager, Real Estate Deals and Transactions

  • Santa Clara, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Tax Manager or Senior Manager, Real Estate Deals and Transactions KPMG life insurance, 401(k) United States, California, Santa Clara 3975 Freedom Circle (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At KPMG, you can...

Business Tax Senior Associate - Consulting Focused

  • Santa Clara, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

740 preferred Bachelors degree, J.D., LL.M. in taxation and/or Masters in taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university Knowledgeable of global tax regulations and international tax compliance...

Senior Tax Analyst

  • Oakland, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

This opening will have an emphasis on fixed asset related income tax compliance matters....

Tax Manager, Asset Management (Remote Option)

  • Santa Clara, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Tax Manager, Asset Management (Remote Option) KPMG life insurance, 401(k) United States, California, Santa Clara 3975 Freedom Circle (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At KPMG, you can become an integral...

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Business Tax Manager - Consulting Focused

  • Santa Clara, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

740 and taxation, consolidations, and partnerships Bachelor's degree, J.D., LL.M. in taxation and/or Master's in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university; licensed CPA, EA or JD/LLM, in...

Technical Senior Manager, Tax

  • Santa Clara, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

The Company You'll Join Carta connects founders, investors, and limited partners through world-class software, purpose-built for everyone in venture capital, private equity and private credit....

Tax Manager

  • San Jose, CA (20 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (20 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Lead and manage tax compliance, reporting, and filing processes for clients. Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities....

Tax Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Lead and manage tax compliance, reporting, and filing processes for clients. Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities....

Experienced Tax Preparer

  • Fremont, CA (9 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (9 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Your Purpose: At Jackson Hewitt, we provide an invaluable service in guiding our clients through the tax codes, rules, and processes. We do this with integrity, quality, and consistency. This is...

Tax Manager, State & Local Income Tax - (Remote Option)

  • Santa Clara, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 2 days ago

research skills KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges....

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Tax Senior, Core Tax Services

  • San Jose, CA (20 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (20 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 2 days ago

research databases and tax compliance process software preferred Language : N/A Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Solid verbal and written communication skills Able to follow instructions as directed...

Tax Manager

  • San Jose, CA (20 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (20 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field CPA License Preferred Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax accounting Advanced technical skills in tax compliance and planning Excellent...

Demographic Data for Pleasanton, CA

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Pleasanton, CA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Pleasanton, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.5%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
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 Pleasanton, 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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