Tax Specialist Jobs in St Petersburg, 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 Analyst Intern

  • Clearwater, FL (10 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Clearwater, FL (10 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 21 hours ago

If you have an interest in being part of one of the fastest growing industries in the nation in you may consider wanting to work for Trulieve! If you have a desire to help others in need through...

Tax Manager Wanted!

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 1 day ago

accounting....

Tax Expert EA/CPA REMOTE (Seasonal)

  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 2 days ago

Seasonal Tax Preparer EA/CPA/JD + Customer Support Remote U.S. | Part Time | $33 hour + Incentives/Bonuses Opportunity Highlights: $33.00/hour Flexible schedules - Wide range of shifts, including...

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Experienced Tax Professional - Remote

  • Pinellas Park, FL (6 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pinellas Park, FL (6 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 2 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....

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Block Advisor Tax Advisor - Remote

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 2 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....

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Tax Expert EA/CPA REMOTE (Weekend Seasonal)

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Seasonal Tax Preparer EA/CPA/JD + Customer Support Remote U.S. | Part Time | $35 hour + Incentives/Bonuses Opportunity Highlights: $35.00/hour Flexible schedules 100% Remote work (U.S.) Work...

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Tax Manager

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities Facilitate the integration and setup verification of indirect tax platforms (such as Vertex and DRC), ensuring logic consistency across global entities....

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Tax Manager EA/CPA REMOTE (Seasonal)

  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 4 days ago

Tax Team Manager, CPA/EA (Seasonal) Remote U.S. | Full Time | starting at $38/hour + Incentives/Bonuses | 401K + Match You must be a current Enrolled Agent (EA), CPA, or practicing attorney to be...

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US E - Tax - Manager Global Employer Services - Tax Delivery JSG

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting....

Intermediate Tax Analyst

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Intermediate Associate Finance Tax Analyst, Officer As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients' best interests. As a...

Analyst, Tax

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Firm Summary White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly...

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International Tax Senior Associate - Partnerships

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 5 days ago

A career in Finance, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC in all aspects of our Finance internal function including financial planning and reporting,...

Tax Associate Wanted

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 6 days ago

accounting Analytical skills to review financial information Arithmetic and accounting skills to correctly complete tax forms Strong written and oral communication skills to explain information to...

Tax Manager - onsite

  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 6 days ago

I have partnered with a well-established company in the exciting world of public accounting....

TAX SENIOR Wanted

  • Clearwater, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Clearwater, FL (16 miles from St Petersburg, FL)
  • 6 days ago

client service Responsibilities: - Perform complex tax research and analysis - Prepare and review individual, partnership, trust, and corporate tax returns - Develop and maintain client relationships...

Demographic Data for St Petersburg, FL

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in St Petersburg, FL

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in St Petersburg, 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
5.2%
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 St Petersburg, 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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