Tax Specialist Jobs in Tampa, 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 Senior

  • Rivero, Gordimer & Company
  • Tampa, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 2 days ago

You'll DoPrepare and review tax returns for a variety of entities and industriesDeliver tax planning and advisory services to clientsManage multiple engagements and ensure deadlines are metPerform tax...

Hybrid

Tax Analyst

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

This position requires an experienced professional with an intermediate level of knowledge of ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes and corporate tax compliance....

Hybrid

Tax Senior

  • GPAC
  • Tampa, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 4 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...

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Payroll Tax Analyst

  • IntelliPro Group
  • Tampa, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 5 days ago

Investigate and resolve discrepancies between payroll, HR, and tax compliance systems. Review, audit, and respond to tax notices and tax-related investigations....

In Person

Tax Analyst, Corporate Payroll

  • Aquent
  • Tampa, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 5 days ago

Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $30.38-33.76 Hourly up to $33.76/hr Start Date: May 4, 2026 You must be in the Tampa Bay Area at the time of submitting your application. All other candidate will...

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Private Partnership Solutions (PPS) - Tax Senior Associate

  • PwC
  • Tampa, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 5 days ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

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Tax Manager

  • PDR CPAs and Advisors
  • Oldsmar, FL (14 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oldsmar, FL (14 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Salary: PDR CPAs + Advisors is seeking a Tax Manager to join our team. As a Tax Manager, you will immediately begin building relationships with clients and work directly with clients while...

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Tax Senior - Partner Tax Matters

  • Deloitte
  • Tampa, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 6 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 Manager Tampa

  • Swell Recruit LLC
  • Tampa, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 7 days ago

Tax Manager Tampa Job description Join a Premier boutique CPA Firm and make a difference Are you ready to elevate your career with a highly respected, fast-growing firm? Were seeking talented...

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Senior Tax Manager

  • Solid Rock Recruiting LLC
  • Tampa, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 8 days ago

Senior Tax Manager Public Accounting | Leadership Opportunity | Hybrid Flexibility A growing public accounting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join its leadership team. This...

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International Tax Manager

  • syniverse
  • Tampa, FL
  • 9 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 9 days ago

Process Automation (Owner - US International Tax Compliance) Drive automation of US international tax compliance and consolidation processes using Excel, SAP, Power BI, and OneSource Tax Provision....

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Tax Manager

  • LHH
  • Tampa, FL
  • 10 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 10 days ago

What You,ll Be Doing Lead tax compliance and advisory for pass-through entities across multiple industries Operate in a review-heavy model (80% review / 20% prep) Conduct technical tax research and...

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Tax Auditor I - 73002037

  • State of Florida
  • Largo, FL (21 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Largo, FL (21 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 11 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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Tax Auditor III - 73000847

  • State of Florida
  • Tampa, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 11 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 Director

  • Robert DiMarco CPA, PA
  • Tampa, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 12 days ago

Tax DirectorLocation: Remote - Remote reporting to office in Tampa FLSalary: $175k - $200k+Requirements: CPA, experience managing a Tax team, Small Business and HNWIsTop Reasons to Work with UsWe...

Remote

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Tampa, FL

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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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