Tax Specialist Jobs in Houston, 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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Tax Senior - Mergers and Acquisitions

  • Deloitte
  • Houston, TX
  • 21 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 21 hours ago

Direct complex tax research and formulate tax-planning strategies. Expand tax research skills through deep exploration of complex technical tax issues across a broad spectrum of tax law, etc)....

In Person

ICP Tax Senior Manager

  • Withum
  • Houston, TX
  • 21 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 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

State Tax Manager

  • DXP Careers
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

) Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual sales & use tax compliance across all applicable states Manage tax configuration, rates, and product/service taxability in Avalara Monitor and maintain nexus...

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Senior Tax Advisor

  • Galena Solutions
  • Katy, TX (22 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Katy, TX (22 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago

We're looking for a bilingual tax professional who can review returns, jump in to prepare when needed, AND roll up their sleeves on real tax strategy implementation, all while helping grow a team that's...

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Tax Analyst

  • Executive Personnel Inc
  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Payroll Tax Specialist This position will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all payroll tax system settings for tax regulation and legislation compliance....

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Senior Payroll Tax Analyst - Customer Success

  • MHI
  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Support internal and external payroll audits related to payroll tax compliance and reporting....

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Tax Manager

  • Whitley Penn
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago

Whitley Penn, a leading CPA and Consulting firm, is looking for a Tax Manager to join our team. The Tax Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all...

Hybrid

Tax Analyst

  • Main Street Capital Corporation
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago

projects Provide first review for quarterly tax estimates, calculations, and tax returns prepared by external tax service providers Produce quarterly tax journal entries and conduct reconciliations...

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Tax Staff (Houston - Start Date: January 2027)

  • MaloneBailey
  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago

Prepare tax research memo for clients with analysis and application of IRC sections and regulations. Represent client in front of the IRS, including assisting in IRS and state tax audits....

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Tax Senior - Partner Tax Matters

  • Deloitte
  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 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 Director

  • C010 Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC
  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago

This role is ideal for an experienced tax professional who wants to remain engaged in meaningful client work while benefiting from a flexible schedule....

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Tax Supervisor

  • Withum
  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 8 days 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

Domestic Tax Manager Houston, TX, USA

  • Tokio Marine HCC
  • Houston, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 8 days ago

compliance, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and statutory tax accounting, and reporting, tax research, and tax planning as required of the organization....

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Tax Analyst

  • NRG Energy
  • Houston, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary: Assist in the efficient, timely and accurate preparation of NRG and its affiliates' sales and use tax compliance obligations and other duties as assigned....

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Tax Supervisor

  • CBIZ
  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 10 days ago

#LI-AG1 #LI-Hybrid Responsibilities Essential Functions and Primary Duties Supervise all aspects of accounting, tax or audit engagements for clients including status updates to engagement managers...

Hybrid

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Houston, TX

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Houston, TX 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 Houston, 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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