Tax Specialist Jobs in Highland Village, TX

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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Benaiah Consulting Group, LLC

Tax Manager (Hybrid)

Hybrid-Remote Role Exceptional Base Comp + Bonus 100% Employer Pd Benefits For Employee Are you eyeing your current role and wondering where the ladder to the top disappeared to? Promised a fast...

Tax Analyst

  • Frisco, TX (15 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Frisco, TX (15 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 10 hours ago

Tax Analyst We are looking for an experienced Tax professional to join our development team. As a Tax Analyst with Thomson Reuters, you will make an immediate impact on how our customers...

Open Coverage Account Manager-Tax/Trade

  • Frisco, TX (15 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Frisco, TX (15 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 10 hours ago

The Open Coverage Account Manager is responsible for working with customers to establish good rapport and provide solutions. This role involves working independently on a limited basis as directed...

Summer 2025 Tax Associate

  • Frisco, TX (15 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Frisco, TX (15 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 11 hours ago

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's...

NEED Tax Senior - Immediate Opening

  • Frisco, TX (15 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Frisco, TX (15 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 17 hours ago

Due to recent growth, a reputable Public Accounting firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Senior to their team immediately! This is an in office position and an amazing opportunity for someone...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Grapevine, TX (9 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Grapevine, TX (9 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 22 hours ago

Job Title: Senior Tax Manager Department: Accounting/Finance Reports to: CFO FLSA Status: Exempt Employment Status: Full-time Company Overview: 1A Smart Start, LLC is an established global leader...

Property Tax Manager

  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 23 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY Property Tax Manager Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. is seeking an experienced andproactive Property Tax Manager to lead our property tax function. Thisindividual will be responsible for...

Tax Consultant

  • Grapevine, TX (9 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grapevine, TX (9 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Kforce's client is looking for a Tax Consultant on an interim basis in Grapevine, TX. Duties Include: ASC 740 Compliance: Ensure accurate and timely compliance with ASC 740, including the...

Tax Senior

  • Carrollton, TX (13 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Carrollton, TX (13 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 2 days ago

As a Tax senior at this firm, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our clients' tax matters. You will be responsible for providing expert tax advice, ensuring compliance with tax...

Senior Payroll Tax Analyst

  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Senior Payroll Tax Analyst Location: Irving, TX 75063 Salary: $48-$52/hr Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Analyst to join our team in Irving, TX. This role is responsible for...

Senior Tax Associate

  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irving, TX (19 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 3 days ago

This posting is intended for principals only! Headhunters and staffing professionals: we are not looking to utilize your services at this time. So please: no emails, messages or phone calls....

Tax Senior

  • Grand Prairie, TX (21 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX (21 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 3 days ago

As a Tax senior at this firm, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our clients' tax matters. You will be responsible for providing expert tax advice, ensuring compliance with tax...

Tax Manager

  • Frisco, TX (15 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (15 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 3 days ago

As a Tax Manager at this firm, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing our clients' tax matters. You will be responsible for providing expert tax advice, ensuring compliance with...

Tax Manager

  • Keller, TX (14 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Keller, TX (14 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 3 days ago

As a Tax Manager at this firm, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing our clients' tax matters. You will be responsible for providing expert tax advice, ensuring compliance with...

Tax Senior

  • Bedford, TX (15 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bedford, TX (15 miles from Highland Village, TX)
  • 3 days ago

As a Tax senior at this firm, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our clients' tax matters. You will be responsible for providing expert tax advice, ensuring compliance with tax...

Demographic Data for Highland Village, TX

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Highland Village, TX

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Highland Village, TX 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 Highland Village, TX
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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