Tax Specialist Jobs in San Mateo, 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 Transfer Pricing (Remote) - National Tax Office

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
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  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
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CBIZ, Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory,...

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Tax Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

HYBRID ROLE/NO SPONSORSHIP The Company: San Francisco, CA CPA firm that specializes in small and mid-sized businesses seeks a dynamic Tax Manager with 6+ years of public accounting experience....

Salt Tax Senior Associate

  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago

SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm in the west region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and...

Director, Tax and Treasury

  • Foster City, CA (3 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (3 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! The Director, Tax and Treasury will be responsible for the global Tax and...

Federal Tax Senior Manager- Global Compliance and Reporting - San Francisco

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago

At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help...

Federal Tax Senior Global Compliance and Reporting - San Francisco

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago

At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help...

Federal Tax Manager - Global Compliance and Reporting - San Francisco

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago

At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help...

Tax Operations Specialist - Non PEO Notices

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago

About Rippling Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses,...

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Tax Manager

  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

A family office in San Francisco is looking to add a Tax Manager to the team. Responsibilities: Manage the tax compliance of the family, funds and management companies. Handle annual Partnership...

Senior Tax Associate

  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

A fast-growing public accounting & advisory firm is working with some of the most exciting private equity, venture capital, hedge fund, and real estate clients across the U.S. We're seeking top...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

I'm Tess, the HR Manager for Delagnes, Mitchell & Linder, LLP. If you're ready for a refreshing change, our company, with 40+ years of experience and a close-knit team of about 65 to 70 employees,...

Trusts & Estates Senior Tax Manager

  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Our firm is seeking a Trust & Estates Senior Tax Manager to join our team. The Trust & Estates Senior Tax Manager will be responsible for managing a team of tax professionals in providing...

State Income and Franchise - Investment Management Tax Manager - Multistate

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

taxation Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field One of the following active accreditations obtained: Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the...

Tax Senior, Sustainability Credits - National Federal Tax Services

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Position Summary Our Global Investment and Innovation Incentives ("Gi3") practice provides our clients a broad range of government credits and incentives ("C&I") services across more than 150...

Property Tax Senior - Multistate

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We bring together deep tax and industry knowledge, a national network of property tax specialists, and proprietary technology capabilities to help our clients explore new approaches, resourcing models...

Demographic Data for San Mateo, CA

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in San Mateo, CA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in San Mateo, 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 Mateo, 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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