Tax Specialist Jobs in Texas

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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Key Responsibilities: Engage directly with clients, providing top-tier tax compliance and review services, especially focusing on complex Partnerships, S-Corp, and high-net-worth individual returns....

ATLAS CPAs & Advisory

Tax Manager

ATLAS Navigators is an accounting, tax and consulting firm that is looking for someone who fits our culture, vision, work ethic and team. ATLAS stands for Advisors That Listen And Serve and our...

Indirect Tax Manager

  • McKinney, TX
  • 20 days ago
  • McKinney, TX
  • 20 days ago

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

Tax Manager

  • Houston, TX
  • 16 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 16 days ago

Our client, one of the world's largest providers of energy products and services, is seeking a Tax Manager to join their team. As a Tax Manager, you will be part of the tax advisory department...

Tax Manager - State & Local Tax - Income

  • Dallas, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 11 hours ago

.); Collaborate with Federal Tax Compliance Groups to ensure a comprehensive multi-jurisdictional tax strategy; Review state and local income tax returns; Provide tax controversy audit support; Lead...

Senior Tax Manager - Corporate/Commercial

  • Houston, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 11 hours ago

740 tax provision support and review preparation; Supervise train, mentor, and evaluate Interns, Associates and Senior Associates; and Receive formal corporate tax training, on the job training, direct...

Tax Preparer

  • Austin, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 11 hours ago

Job Title: Tax Preparer Department/Business Unit: Managed Operations Reports to: Office Supervisor Status: Seasonal FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Summary The Tax Preparer role involves preparing...

compliance, including tax provision, tax extension and tax return preparation and review; - Deliver a high-quality, zero-defect work product on time and on budget; - Interface with clients to obtain...

Manager, Tax Consulting (Transaction Implementation) - 202501816

  • Houston, TX
  • 14 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 14 hours ago

compliance, including tax provision, tax extension and tax return preparation and review; - Deliver a high-quality, zero-defect work product on time and on budget; - Interface with clients to obtain...

Regulatory Compliance and Indirect Tax Manager

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Review and reconcile indirect tax general ledger accounts and propose journal entries to record accruals as needed....

Tax Senior Manager - Energy

  • Midland, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Midland, TX
  • 1 day ago

This Tax Senior Manager provides federal tax compliance and planning services to Weaver's Energy clients....

Tax Supervisor - Energy

  • Midland, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Midland, TX
  • 1 day ago

A Weaver Supervisor provides federal tax compliance and planning services to Weaver's Energy clients....

The Revenue Tax Specialist Senior performs highly difficult and specialized tax administration work to ensure compliance with Minnesota tax laws....

Experienced Tax Preparer

  • Decatur, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Decatur, TX
  • 2 days ago

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

Senior Analyst, Tax & Business Incentives

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

Organized and capable of maintaining tax calendars, tax compliance, appeal and audit support....

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Texas

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Texas 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 Texas
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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