Tax Specialist Jobs in Apopka, FL

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 Auditor IV - 79001084

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 4 hours ago

Requisition No: 854689 Agency: Business and Professional Regulations Working Title: TAX AUDITOR IV - 79001084 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 79001084 Salary: $1,694.62 to $2,047.76...

US E - Tax Manager US Payroll Operations - BPS

  • Lake Mary, FL (12 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lake Mary, FL (12 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 4 hours ago

Join the worlds leading professional services firm assisting employers in operating payrolls for their workforce. As a Manager you will join a dynamic team delivering our US Managed Payroll Tax...

Tax Senior Associate, Flow Thru Entities - Asset Management

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: Provide tax compliance and advisory services to pass-through entities and partnerships and for a variety of Asset Management clients Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team helping...

Delivery Tax Manager- Global Employer Services

  • Lake Mary, FL (12 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lake Mary, FL (12 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary Are you a leader and strategic thinker who is able to integrate strategic business knowledge with market-leading experience to design talent, mobility, and rewards programs? Do...

Director, Tax

  • Debary, FL (19 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Debary, FL (19 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Leading the income tax compliance function to ensure accurate and timely reporting....

Defense Director of Tax (CPA, Big 4, Fed/State Tax, International)- Melbourne Florida

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Defense Director of Tax (CPA, Big 4, Fed/State Tax, International)- Melbourne Florida Job Reference: ...-2 Date Posted: 4 June 2025 Company: Pacific Technical Resources LLC Location: Orlando,...

Tax Director

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area $69k - $159k Per Year Tax Director Covenant Tax Advisors PLLC Occupation: Chief Executives...

Director, Tax

  • Forest City, FL (6 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Forest City, FL (6 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in tax compliance and planning, including supervisory responsibilities....

Tax Director Private Client

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Description & Requirements Forvis Mazars' Private Client tax advisors provide sophisticated tax compliance, consulting, and planning services to individuals, multi-generational families, fiduciaries...

Tax Director

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 4 days ago

A reputable Public Accounting firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Director to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the...

US E - Tax Manager - Global Employer Services (Delivery)

  • Lake Mary, FL (12 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lake Mary, FL (12 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Are you a leader and strategic thinker who is able to integrate strategic business knowledge with market-leading experience to design talent, mobility, and rewards programs? Do you have an...

Trust and Estate Tax Manager

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 5 days 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...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Who We Are About Ascend At Ascend, we understand the struggles that accounting & finance professionals face in traditional public accounting firms - from rigid hierarchies, overwhelming workloads,...

Partnership TAX Manager

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Insight Global is looking for a Partnership Tax Manager to join their Partnership Tax team. This individual will make recommendations on return preparation and tax savings opportunities, focusing...

Tax Auditor V - 73000405

  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (11 miles from Apopka, FL)
  • 6 days ago

The incumbent independently performs extremely complex audits of multiple jurisdiction taxpayers and businesses in a variety of industries to determine tax compliance as is relates to the motor fuel...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Apopka, FL

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Apopka, FL 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 Apopka, FL
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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