Tax Specialist Jobs in Westlake, 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 Associate

  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 21 hours ago

research, technical advice and support on tax related matters Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree required....

Payroll Tax Specialist

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description The Payroll Tax Specialist will manage end-to-end US payroll processing with a focus on tax filing and compliance....

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Payroll Tax Analyst

  • Flower Mound, TX (5 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Flower Mound, TX (5 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 2 days ago

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

Tax Senior Specialist

  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 2 days ago

A Typical Day The Senior Tax Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the timely processing and disbursement of property tax payments and resolution of non-negotiated checks completed by Tax Payment...

Sr. Indirect Tax Manager

  • Westlake, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Westlake, TX
  • 3 days ago

Senior Indirect Tax Manager - Westlake, Tx Who We Are Solera is a global leader in data and software services that strives to transform every touchpoint of the vehicle lifecycle into a connected...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 4 days ago

A Top CPA firm in the Fort Worth, TX area is looking to add a Senior Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers its clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the...

International Tax Director

  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 5 days ago

research on a wide range of tax issues related to business transactions for a variety of entities and their affiliates....

Tax Manager / Senior Manager - High Net Worth Individuals

  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Come for the Challenge. Stay for the Experience. At HCVT, we believe every challenge presents an opportunity to positively impact our clients and people. Talented and ambitious individuals who...

Tax Senior Associate - Manufacturing & Distribution, Agriculture, Food & Beverage

  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 5 days ago

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth...

Tax Manager or Director - Manufacturing & Distribution, Agriculture, Food & Beverage

  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 5 days ago

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth...

Indirect Tax Manager

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 6 days ago

The Manager will have deep knowledge of multistate tax research and issue management as well as experience with equipment leasing and finance....

Tax Supervisor

  • Lewisville, TX (5 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lewisville, TX (5 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 6 days ago

gpac, a 30+ year recruitment company, is partnered with a well-established accounting firm in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. They serve clients from numerous industries, ranging from Gas & Oil to...

Tax Preparer Assistant- Franchise Location

  • Sanger, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sanger, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 7 days ago

What you'll do... As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, and money, youll build client relationships that will grow stronger every year. What Youll...

National Office Tax Manager or Senior Manager - Tax Controversy

  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 7 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 Professional - Franchise Location

  • Sanger, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sanger, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 7 days ago

What you'll do... As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, and money, you'll build client relationships that will grow stronger every year. Joining...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Westlake, TX

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Westlake, 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 Westlake, 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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