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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Director, Tax Accounting

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 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 (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 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
  • 9 hours ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 9 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 (7 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Ramon, CA (7 miles from Walnut Creek, 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 (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Walnut Creek, 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 (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Anselmo, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, 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 (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Anselmo, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, 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 (2 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lafayette, CA (2 miles from Walnut Creek, 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 (6 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Walnut Creek, 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 (7 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Ramon, CA (7 miles from Walnut Creek, 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...

Senior Manager, Tax (Multiple Positions), San Francisco, CA

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

Perform industry research including comparable publicly traded companies and similar Merger and Acquisition (M&A) Transactions to advise clients on value of companies. Analyze competitive...

Director, Tax Operations

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

The opportunity Come join Unity and play a pivotal role in our global tax team. As the Director of Tax Operations you will manage Unity's global tax provision, US and Americas tax compliance...

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

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

Recruiting for this role ends on 15/31/2025 Work you'll do As a tax consultant, you will work directly with clients, building a relationship as a trusted tax specialist and advisor - the "go-to" tax...

Tax Manager

  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Compensation Range $108,000.00 - $150,000.00 Annual Salary Job Description Summary: Play an integral role in providing tax strategy and guidance for projects across the entire Company. This role...

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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
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 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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