Tax Specialist Jobs in Sylmar, 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 Preparer- California

  • Palmdale, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Palmdale, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Job Title: California Tax Preparer Department/Business Unit: Managed Operations Reports to: Office Supervisor Status: Seasonal FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Summary The Tax Preparer role involves...

Business Tax Specialist

  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Job Title: Business Tax Specialist Location: Pasadena Language: Mandarin bilingual a plus Join a Global Team with Headquarters in China Were a multinational company looking for a Business Tax Specialist...

Manager - Tax

  • Burbank, CA (10 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (10 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Compute taxes owed, follow tax form instructions and tax tables for federal, state, and/or international income tax compliance and planning....

Tax Manager

  • Beverly Hills, CA (19 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (19 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Tax Manager - CPA Currently seeking a Tax Manager to join our team! Tax Managers are responsible for: Managing all facets of client engagements. Reviewing tax returns. Supporting work papers for...

Tax Director Real Estate - Private Equity Funds

  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (16 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 3 days ago

At EisnerAmper, we seek individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you're starting your career or advancing as a seasoned professional, the...

Full-Time Tax Preparer For Business Management Firm

  • West Hollywood, CA (18 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • West Hollywood, CA (18 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 6 days ago

We are a tax and accounting firm in West Hollywood, located in a beautiful office on the iconic Sunset strip. We are looking for a positive & motivated individual to join our tax team and work...

Tax Manager

  • Monrovia, CA (23 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Monrovia, CA (23 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 7 days ago

If you’ve been grinding for years in public accounting and waiting for the opportunity — not just another lateral move — this might be the one. We’re working with a...

Tax Manager

  • El Monte, CA (23 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • El Monte, CA (23 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 7 days ago

If you’ve been grinding for years in public accounting and waiting for the opportunity — not just another lateral move — this might be the one. We’re working with a...

Tax Manager

  • San Gabriel, CA (20 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Gabriel, CA (20 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 7 days ago

If you’ve been grinding for years in public accounting and waiting for the opportunity — not just another lateral move — this might be the one. We’re working with a...

Tax Manager

  • Duarte, CA (23 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Duarte, CA (23 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 7 days ago

If you’ve been grinding for years in public accounting and waiting for the opportunity — not just another lateral move — this might be the one. We’re working with a...

Tax Manager

  • Temple City, CA (22 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Temple City, CA (22 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 7 days ago

If you’ve been grinding for years in public accounting and waiting for the opportunity — not just another lateral move — this might be the one. We’re working with a...

Tax Manager

  • San Marino, CA (19 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Marino, CA (19 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 7 days ago

If you’ve been grinding for years in public accounting and waiting for the opportunity — not just another lateral move — this might be the one. We’re working with a...

Tax Supervisor in Glendale,CA,US

  • Glendale, CA (12 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Glendale, CA (12 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 9 days ago

A start-up niche CPA firm is seeking a Tax Supervisor to oversee client relationships, lead complex tax engagements, and manage a growing book of businesses. This is a role with the opportunity to...

Tax Manager, Tax Technology & Automation

  • Century City, CA (21 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Century City, CA (21 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Job Responsibilities Process Improvement & Automation Support Identify areas within tax compliance, reporting, and planning that are ideal for process standardization and automation....

Tax Manager

  • Monterey Park, CA (22 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Monterey Park, CA (22 miles from Sylmar, CA)
  • 11 days ago

If you’ve been grinding for years in public accounting and waiting for the opportunity — not just another lateral move — this might be the one. We’re working with a...

Demographic Data for Sylmar, CA

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Sylmar, CA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Sylmar, 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 Sylmar, 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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