Tax Specialist Jobs in California

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 Analyst

  • San Dimas, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • San Dimas, CA
  • 13 days ago

ADP is hiring a Tax Analyst. In this position you will perform and monitor the preparation of Federal and State zone (geographically; demographically based) incentive programs, including...

Senior Tax Analyst

  • San Dimas, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • San Dimas, CA
  • 14 days ago

ADP is hiring a Senior Tax Analyst. The role of the Senior Tax Analyst is to perform and monitor the preparation of Federal and State zone (geographically; demographically based) incentive...

Cost Segregation Specialist/Tax Pro Needed for Various Projects

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 5 hours ago

We are seeking an experienced Cost Segregation Specialist to help our team maximize tax benefits through strategic asset classification. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real...

High Net Worth Tax Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 9 hours ago

WHY we get up in the morning At GHJ we help our people and clients pursue their passions, build thriving businesses, and create a better future. WHAT we believe We believe that collaboration is...

Tax Manager (Farming and Agriculture)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Location: REMOTE Salary: $100,000.00 USD Annually - $135,000.00 USD Annually Description: Senior Tax Manager About Us: Due to our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager...

Tech Tax Senior Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Withum's Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment...

Tax Senior Manager, Private Client Advisors

  • San Ramon, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • San Ramon, CA
  • 13 hours 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...

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 Manager

  • Irvine, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 13 hours ago

At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. We are seeking a Tax Manager to support the GHD Americas Region with Canada and/or US tax, and Chile...

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Tax Senior Manager, High Net Wealth

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

Tax Director - Tax Accounting and Compliance

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Tax Director - Tax Accounting and Compliance Palo Alto MongoDB's mission is to empower innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data. We...

Tax Senior Manager, Private Client Advisors

  • San Jose, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 17 hours 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...

Summer 2025 - Tax Associate, National Office - State and Local Tax (Southern California)

  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • 17 hours 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...

Audit/Tax Manager

  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 17 hours 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

  • Novato, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Novato, CA
  • 22 hours 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...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in California 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 California
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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