Tax Specialist Jobs in West Palm Beach, 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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ICP Tax Senior Manager

  • Withum
  • Boca Raton, FL (24 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (24 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 21 hours 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...

Hybrid

Tax Director

  • NextEra Energy
  • Juno Beach, FL (8 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Juno Beach, FL (8 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 1 day ago

state income tax research and planning....

In Person

Tax Director / Partner - Employment Benefit Plans and Compensation (cpa firm)

  • CPA firm
  • Highland Beach, FL (21 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Highland Beach, FL (21 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Candidate will be responsible for general tax compliance, overseeing and managing the tax aspects of deferred compensation, retirement planning and employee benefits for clients....

Remote

Hybrid Tax Manager

  • Carrie Rikon & Associates
  • Boca Raton, FL (24 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (24 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Our tax team provides planning and tax compliance services for domestically and internationally based clients in diverse industries....

Hybrid

Tax Auditor I - 73002037

  • State of Florida
  • Mangonia Park, FL (2 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Mangonia Park, FL (2 miles from West Palm Beach, 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....

In Person

Tax Auditor III - 73000847

  • State of Florida
  • Mangonia Park, FL (2 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Mangonia Park, FL (2 miles from West Palm Beach, 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....

In Person

Tax Manager

  • AppleOne
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 15 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 15 days ago

International Tax laws. - Conduct thorough tax research and provide detailed reviews of tax returns. - Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to share knowledge and expertise. - Manage a diverse...

In Person

Tax Manager

  • Smith, Stohlman, James & Gardere CPAs
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL (5 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL (5 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 19 days ago

compliance background to be a client service focused manager....

In Person

Tax Manager BES

  • CBIZ, Inc.
  • Boca Raton, FL (24 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (24 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 25 days ago

#LI-PL1 #LI-Hybrid Essential Functions and Primary Duties Serve as client's trusted advisor, demonstrates knowledge of industry trends, identify client issues and conflicts; proactively...

Hybrid

Senior Tax Associate

  • Kforce
  • Juno Beach, FL (8 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Juno Beach, FL (8 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 29 days ago

Kforce's client, a regional public accounting firm in Juno Beach, Florida, seeks a Senior Tax Associate. The role can be 4 days in the office and 1 day remote. This firm offers a good work life...

In Person

Tax Supervisor BET

  • CBIZ, Inc.
  • Boca Raton, FL (24 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (24 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

#LI-CL1 #LI-Hybrid Essential Functions and Primary Duties Supervise all aspects of accounting, tax or audit engagements for clients including status updates to engagement managers and adhere to...

Hybrid

Tax Analyst

  • NextEra Energy
  • Juno Beach, FL (8 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Juno Beach, FL (8 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Compliance Tax Research NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members....

In Person

Tax Manager

  • GPAC
  • Palm Beach, FL (3 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Palm Beach, FL (3 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Due to continued expansion, this is an excellent opportunity for a Tax professional looking to step into a leadership role, make an impact, and grow alongside a respected firm....

In Person

Tax Senior

  • Gerstle, Rosen & Goldenberg
  • Boca Raton, FL (24 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (24 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

We're Looking For-Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Master's in Taxation is a plus)-CPA license or actively pursuing-3+ years of public accounting tax experience-Strong knowledge of federal and state tax...

In Person

Tax Manager

  • PT&C Group LLC
  • Boca Raton, FL (24 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (24 miles from West Palm Beach, FL)
  • 45+ days ago

Due to continuing growth, we are seeking a Tax Manager to join our team. In addition to the traditional roll-up your sleeves tax review and client advisory, the role requires a strong sense of...

In Person

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in West Palm Beach, FL

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in West Palm Beach, 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 West Palm Beach, 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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