Tax Specialist Jobs in Kingwood, 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 Manager - Corporate Tax

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 5 hours ago

A Corporate Tax Manager provides federal tax compliance and planning services to large middle market and public companies....

Tax Associate, Global Mobility Services Houston Winter 2026

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: Leverage a diverse array of skill sets to provide international companies and their mobile workforce with individual income tax compliance, payroll, process, policy and advisory services...

International Tax Manager

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Alteryx experience Experience with US GAAP tax accounting ASC 740 Experience utilizing OneSource Tax Provision Software, CORPTAX, Hyperion/FCCS, and Oracle....

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Senior Functions: Oversee a team of highly motivated staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Review staff tax returns Tax Senior Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree...

Tax Manager - Senior Tax Manager

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago

740) Experience in reviewing business operational activities and accounting records, identifying income tax issues, researching applicable tax law, reaching technical conclusions, and communicating...

Transaction Tax Senior Associate

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago

research Excellent written communication skills Weaver Benefits: At Weaver, our most valuable resource is our people....

Tax Senior Manager - Global Information Reporting

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago

compliance solutions Oversee the implementation of compliance strategies for clients What You Must Have Bachelor's Degree 7 years of experience Certified Public Account (CPA), Enrolled Agent or Active...

Asset & Wealth Management - Renewable Energy Tax Senior Manager

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Industry/Sector Asset and Wealth Management Specialism Industry Tax Practice Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary A career in our Financial Services Tax practice, within...

Asset & Wealth Management Tax Manager

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

Insurance Tax Senior Associate - United States

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

Asset & Wealth Management - Tax Senior Associate

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

Tax Manager

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Reviews quarterly and annual tax provision calculations for Federal, State, Local and Foreign income taxes as per ASC 740 prepared by outside tax consulting firms and/or other employees....

Tax Senior - Financial Services Industries - Securities

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Overseeing complex federal tax compliance and consulting projects requiring tax analysis for a variety of entities and their affiliates....

Tax Consultant II, Transfer Pricing

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities will include: Working with Ph.D. economists, tax attorneys, business professionals, and tax specialists in a team environment to analyze and resolve international transfer pricing issues...

Tax Director - Global Information Reporting

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism General Tax Consulting Management Level Director Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in finance consulting specialise in providing consulting...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Kingwood, TX

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Kingwood, 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 Kingwood, 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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