Tax Specialist Jobs in Leander, 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

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 1 day 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

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 1 day 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 - Federal / Corporate Tax. Job in Austin Gr8Jobs

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 1 day ago

compliance, tax planning, tax controversy, and tax research....

Tax Associate

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 3 days ago

About Us: HUB is the 5th largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a broad array of property, casualty, risk management, life and health, employee benefits, investment and...

Tax Manager, Tax Technology & Automation

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Job Responsibilities Process Improvement & Automation Support Identify areas within tax compliance, reporting, and planning that are ideal for process standardization and automation....

Transaction Tax Senior Manager

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 5 days ago

The Weaver Experience Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm with opportunities for professionals in many different fields. We seek to bring a human element to...

Tax Senior - Federal / Corporate Tax

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 5 days ago

compliance, tax planning, tax controversy, and tax research....

Tax Preparer

  • Cedar Park, TX (6 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cedar Park, TX (6 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Knowledge of Intuit ProSeries software a plus but not required. Minimum of 3 years experience. High School Diploma Computer literate. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail....

Tax Manager

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Tax Manager Recruiter Vialto Location Austin, Texas, USA/Remote Salary Competitive salary and benefits package Posted 16 Jun 2025 Closes 16 Jul 2025 Ref REQ905270 Job role Accountant, Accounts...

Specialized Tax Services - Research & Development (R&D Tax) Director

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Industry Tax Practice Management Level Director Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to...

Transaction Tax Manager

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Ability to work independently on tax research projects and document findings under the direction of senior tax team members....

Tax Manager

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 7 days ago

compliance and all types of tax returns Working knowledge of federal and state tax laws Ability to work with complex tax issues Experience in working with Internal Revenue Service and state taxing...

Tax Senior Manager - Private Equity

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Work you'll do As a Senior Tax Manager, you will utilize your prior experience to provide tax compliance and consulting services to investment management clients....

Indirect Unclaimed Property and Escheat Services Tax Manager

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

US E - Tax - Senior - National Tax - Product Management (TTO - Commercial Mgmt)

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 9 days ago

The Tax Transformation Office serves Deloitte Tax, focused on transforming client service delivery inclusive of people, process, and technology for our Tax Professionals to deliver efficient, high...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Leander, TX

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Leander, 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 Leander, 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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