Tax Specialist Jobs in Walnut Creek, 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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Senior Tax Consultant - Work from Home

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
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  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
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EDGE Indirect Excise Tax Manager --Open Location

  • San Mateo, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Mateo, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

This position supports excise tax compliance and advisory projects for clients in a wide variety of industries including Oil & Gas, Transportation, Manufacturing and Retail....

EDGE Indirect Excise Tax Senior --Open Location

  • San Mateo, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Mateo, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

This position supports excise tax compliance and advisory projects for clients in a wide variety of industries including Oil & Gas, Transportation, Manufacturing and Retail....

Tax Analyst - FSO - Fiduciary Trust Estate Advisory Services

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

Your key responsibilities We are looking for a motivated individual who can provide trust tax compliance outsourcing and support services for organizations who utilize a trust accounting system including...

Corporate Tax Manager

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

compliance and/or tax consulting experience + CPA or JD/active law license required + Experience in public accounting is preferred + Experience in corporate income tax and strong ASC 740 Accounting...

Indirect Unclaimed Property and Escheat Services Tax Manager

  • San Mateo, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Mateo, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Location: Anywhere in Country 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...

Transaction Tax Manager

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

studies, and debt/bankruptcy projects Experience in Corporate, S-Corp. and/or Partnership returns Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP, tax...

Tax Senior, Exempt

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

compliance, tax analysis, and tax research + Solid understanding with respect to mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring specific to tax-exempt organizations + Excellent research and writing skills...

Block Advisor Tax Advisor

  • Lafayette, CA (2 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Lafayette, CA (2 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Our Company At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere....

Experienced Tax Professional

  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Our Company At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere....

Senior Tax Manager for Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, in Walnut Creek, CA

  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+...

Entry Level Corporate Tax Associate - New York

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

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, youa ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and...

Federal Tax Manager - Global Compliance and Reporting - SAN FRANCISCO

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

must have A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a graduate degree in Tax or Law and approximately five years of related work experience CPA certification or licensed attorney status A background in tax...

Full Time Tax Consultant (Transfer Pricing) (Summer/Fall 2025, Winter 2026)

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

You can gain exposure to multiple industries and work alongside professionals with various backgrounds, including Ph.D. economists, business professionals and tax specialists....

Director Of Tax Compliance

  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Lead or support enterprise risk assessment and mitigation strategies related to tax compliance and planning....

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Walnut Creek, CA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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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