Tax Specialist Jobs in Prosper, 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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Indirect Tax Manager

  • McKinney, TX (13 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • McKinney, TX (13 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 15 days ago

compliance and strategy, including managing and developing the compliance team....

Payroll Tax Analyst

  • Lewisville, TX (24 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Lewisville, TX (24 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 1 hour ago

Payroll Tax Analyst Job Description This role involves working through, logging, and resolving payroll tax notices. It requires experience with 941s, 940s, and state income tax, as well as payroll...

Tax Associate

  • Plano, TX (15 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Plano, TX (15 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Whitley Penn, a leading CPA and Consulting firm, is looking for a Tax Associate to join our team. The Tax Associate is expected to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code, and...

International Tax Manager

  • Plano, TX (15 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Plano, TX (15 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Location: Plano, US-TX Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent International Tax Manager Your Job Koch, one of the largest private companies in America, is seeking an International Tax Manager to join...

Data Analyst Information Reporting, Client Tax Associate

  • Plano, TX (15 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Plano, TX (15 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast-paced and challenging area? This unique opportunity will empower you to transform our operating environment...

Experienced Tax Preparer

  • Lewisville, TX (24 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lewisville, TX (24 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Location: Lewisville, US-TX Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Experienced Tax Preparer Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Company parties * Employee discounts * Flexible schedule *...

Indirect Tax Senior

  • Denton, TX (20 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Denton, TX (20 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Essential Function Oversee monthly sales and use tax compliance process including tax returns review, reconciliation with accounting system, tax rate testing and managing sales tax holidays process...

Senior International Tax Analyst - Hybrid

  • Frisco, TX (6 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (6 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 10 days ago

You will primarily focus on international aspects of tax compliance, provision, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A)....

Tax Analyst

  • Frisco, TX (6 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (6 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 12 days ago

Summary: You will participate in the design, development, and testing of our GoSystem Tax using in-house development tools. In this role, you will collect, analyze, and prioritize requirements...

Solution Consultant - Tax Information and Reporting

  • Frisco, TX (6 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (6 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 12 days ago

Solution Consultant - Tax Information and Reporting Thomson Reuters life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Texas, Frisco Jun 12,...

Open Coverage Account Manager, Tax/Trade

  • Frisco, TX (6 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (6 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 12 days ago

Open Coverage Account Manager, Tax/Trade Thomson Reuters life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Texas, Frisco Jun 12, 2025 Open...

Tax Manager

  • Frisco, TX (6 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (6 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 13 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...

International Tax Manager

  • Carrollton, TX (22 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Carrollton, TX (22 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 14 days ago

The role will responsible to tax compliance and reporting for the consolidated group. This position can be hybrid in Louisville, KY or Carrollton, TX....

Tax Senior

  • Frisco, TX (6 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (6 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 14 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 Senior

  • Plano, TX (15 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Plano, TX (15 miles from Prosper, TX)
  • 14 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...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Prosper, TX

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Prosper, 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 Prosper, 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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