Tax Specialist Jobs in San Francisco, 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

  • San Rafael, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Rafael, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

A reputable Public Accounting firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent...

Tax Senior NEEDED-Public Accounting Firm

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Due to recent growth, a reputable Public Accounting firm in the area is looking to add an experienced and motivated Senior Tax Accountant to their team in the Bay area. This is an amazing...

Director, Tax Accounting

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Your opportunity As the Director of Tax, you'll be responsible for helping to lead, develop, and drive the global tax strategy for New Relic. You'll be a key member of the leadership team...

Remote Work

Payroll Tax Senior Analyst- USA and CA

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Job Description The Payroll Tax Senior Analyst for US and Canada will provide comprehensive payroll tax guidance and support to a high-volume, complex payroll department including but not limited...

Tax Senior

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Tax Senior– Gpac houses a team of professional Recruiters who specialize in the Public Accounting industry! A reputable client we partner with is looking to add dedicated talent to their...

Remote Work

Tax Senior Manager, Private Client Advisors

  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest...

Tax Senior Manager, High Net Wealth

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's...

Audit/Tax Manager

  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (19 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Novogradac & Company LLP is searching for a Manager to join our fast-growing firm. The Manager will manage a variety of tax, audit and other assignments as designated by the...

Senior Tax Preparer

  • San Anselmo, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Anselmo, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Tax Preparer | Northern California | $125K-$145K Award-Winning CPA Firm in Marin County Our client, a prestigious accounting firm established 40 years ago and recognized as a Best...

Tax Manager Northern California

  • San Anselmo, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Anselmo, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Manager | Northern California | $140K-$160K Award-Winning CPA Firm in Marin County Join a prestigious accounting firm established in 40 years ago and recognized as a Best Accounting/CPA Firm...

Senior Tax Preparer

  • Mill Valley, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mill Valley, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Tax Preparer | Northern California | $125K-$145K Award-Winning CPA Firm in Marin County Our client, a prestigious accounting firm established 40 years ago and recognized as a Best...

Tax Manager Northern California

  • Mill Valley, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mill Valley, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Manager | Northern California | $140K-$160K Award-Winning CPA Firm in Marin County Join a prestigious accounting firm established in 40 years ago and recognized as a Best Accounting/CPA Firm...

Tax Senior East Bay Area

  • Lafayette, CA (18 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lafayette, CA (18 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Senior | East Bay Area | $80K-$105K Award-Winning CPA Firm in Contra Costa County Our client, a prestigious accounting firm established in 2007 by former "Big Four" professionals, is seeking a...

Tax Senior East Bay Area

  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Senior | East Bay Area | $80K-$105K Award-Winning CPA Firm in Contra Costa County Our client, a prestigious accounting firm established in 2007 by former "Big Four" professionals, is seeking a...

Tax Senior East Bay Area

  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Senior | East Bay Area | $80K-$105K Award-Winning CPA Firm in Contra Costa County Our client, a prestigious accounting firm established in 2007 by former "Big Four" professionals, is seeking a...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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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