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...

Tax Manager/People & Process Leader Location: Houston, Tx (Hybrid/Remote — On-site 1 week/month preferred) Compensation: $130K to 150K base + performance-based incentives Are you a strategic...

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NEED Tax Senior - Immediate Opening

  • Frisco, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Frisco, TX
  • 2 hours ago

Due to recent growth, a reputable Public Accounting firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Senior to their team immediately! This is an in office position and an amazing opportunity for someone...

Tax Manager (Partnership) - Immediate Opening

  • North Houston, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • North Houston, TX
  • 2 hours ago

Due to recent growth, a reputable Public Accounting firm in the Woodlands/Magnolia area is looking to add a Tax Manager (or Senior Tax Manager DOE) to their team immediately! This is an in office...

Income Tax Specialist

  • Houston, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 6 hours ago

Tax compliance related tasks as identified by the Tax Director. Required Skills / Knowledge Federal corporate/partnership tax knowledge....

US Indirect Tax Specialist

  • Dallas, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 9 hours ago

Our North America Indirect Tax team is looking to add a forward-thinking, self-motivated indirect tax specialist to our team....

Associate Manager, Tax

  • El Paso, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 11 hours ago

Confirm appropriate application of ASC 740 to all tax positions and significant business events such as business combinations....

Manager of Tax- State and Local

  • Houston, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 12 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...

Tax Specialist II

  • Dallas, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Assist in mentoring of Tax Specialist Level I. Work with Advisors and Middle Office to ensure new trusts/estates are set up correctly for tax reporting....

Senior Tax Advisor - Tax Planning

  • Houston, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Key Responsibilities Include: High level decision making regarding tax research, planning, and modeling of tax implications with respect to internal reorganizations, acquisitions, and dispositions....

Remote Work

Tax Manager

  • Paris, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Paris, TX
  • 13 hours ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Oversee a team of highly motivated tax staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Business development Tax Manager Qualifications: Bachelor's...

Tax Manager

  • Southlake, TX
  • 16 hours ago
  • Southlake, TX
  • 16 hours 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

  • Weatherford, TX
  • 16 hours ago
  • Weatherford, TX
  • 16 hours 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

  • Southlake, TX
  • 16 hours ago
  • Southlake, TX
  • 16 hours 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 Texas

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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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