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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Senior Tax Manager

  • GPAC
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 4 days ago

compliance, and reporting - Provide expert guidance and advice to clients on complex tax matters - Stay up-to-date with changes in tax regulations and ensure compliance at all times - Lead a team of tax...

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Manager, Tax

  • FORVIS, LLP
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 5 days ago

Our team delivers practical, forward-thinking guidance tailored to each client's goals, offering reliable support through change, growth, and opportunity What You Will Do: Manage tax compliance and...

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Tax Senior - Partner Tax Matters

  • Deloitte
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 7 days ago

Strong knowledge of federal and state partnership tax compliance, including partner-level income allocations, tax research, and tax planning....

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Tax Auditor III - 73000847

  • State of Florida
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 12 days ago

The incumbent independently performs audits of taxpayers and businesses in a variety of industries to determine tax compliance as it relates to Florida statutes....

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Tax Auditor I - 73002037

  • State of Florida
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 12 days ago

The incumbent performs basic audits to determine tax compliance as it relates to sales and use tax limited scope audits or reemployment tax audits....

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International Tax Senior

  • Provision People
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 13 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 13 days ago

Tax Research (Checkpoint, BNA, Orbitax, etc.)...

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Tax Senior Local Public Accounting Practice

  • Caliber Recruiting Group
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 19 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 19 days ago

research and prep work for C-Corps, S-Corps, HNW, partnerships, trusts, and other entities 5M to 50M in revenues Mentor junior staff for training and development Create and foster client relationships...

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Tax Director Senior

  • Fidelity National Information Services
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 60+ days ago

Minimum 12 years experience with a mix of Big 4 and Industry The ideal candidate will have strong and broad tax technical and ASC 740 foundation with a strategic mindset....

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Tax Director

  • Fidelity National Information Services
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 60+ days ago

Minimum 8 years experience with a mix of Big 4 and Industry The ideal candidate will have strong and broad tax technical and ASC 740 foundation with a strategic mindset....

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Global Tax Risk Management- Manager

  • PwC
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 60+ days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Finance Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on...

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Tax Senior Associate, Asset Management

  • KPMG
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 60+ days ago

to provide industry knowledge and experience Build and manage client relationships Manage teams of tax professionals and assistants working on client projects Advise clients and be accountable for...

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State and Local Tax Manager - Indirect Tax

  • Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 90+ days ago

As a member of this talented team, you will help clients capitalize on strategic ideas and planning techniques that ensure state and local tax compliance, reduce expenses and enhance cash flow....

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Banking & Capital Markets Tax Senior Associate

  • PwC
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 90+ days ago

Industry/Sector Banking and Capital Markets Specialism Industry Tax Practice Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary A career in our Financial Services Tax practice, within...

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Banking & Capital Markets Tax Manager

  • PwC
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 90+ days ago

Executing corporate planning and compliance, as well as tax accounting and financial reporting, including tax provision preparation, audit and review with the ability to utilize ASC 740 techniques;...

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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
31.6%
Associate's Degree
7.1%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.3%
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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