Tax Specialist Jobs in Jacksonville, 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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Payroll Tax Specialist

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 2 hours ago

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented contract Payroll Tax Specialist to join our team for a temporary assignment through the remainder of 2025....

Senior Manager, Tax

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago

How you will contribute: Providing tax compliance and tax advisory services to individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and corporations in a variety of industries Helping with developing, building...

Tax Manager

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 3 days ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Research, review, and organize tax documents Maintain tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Oversee, train, and mentor tax professionals Business development...

Tax Preparer

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 5 days ago

un Tax Preparer (Jacksonville) Julie Williams Tax LLC 8833 Perimeter Park Blvd compensation: $20 per hour employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Tax Preparer. I am looking for an...

Partnership Tax Senior Associate - Domestic Tax

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 6 days ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

Experienced Tax Professional

  • Atlantic Beach, FL (20 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Atlantic Beach, FL (20 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 7 days 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....

Block Advisor Tax Advisor

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 7 days 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....

Tax Senior

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 11 days ago

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

Senior Tax Advisor

  • Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (23 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (23 miles from Jacksonville, FL)
  • 12 days ago

Demonstrated critical-thinking, problem solving, and tax research skills....

Tax Associate

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 17 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 17 days ago

A Top CPA firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Associate to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent growth of the...

Tax Senior Manager, Federal Tax - Flow-Thru (Remote Option)

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 20 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 20 days ago

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

Remote Work

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 21 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 21 days ago

Tax Senior Functions: Oversee a team of highly motivated staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Review staff tax returns Tax Senior Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree...

Corporate Tax Manager - CPA (Corporate tax and tax provision experience ASC740)

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 21 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 21 days ago

740 Current role is manager public accounting strongly preferred OneSource Tax provision...

Asset & Wealth Management - Tax Senior Associate

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 21 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 21 days ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

Asset & Wealth Management Tax Manager

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 21 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 21 days ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

Demographic Data for Jacksonville, FL

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Jacksonville, FL

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, 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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