Tax Specialist Jobs in Redwood City, CA

A Tax Specialist in the finance industry is responsible for guiding businesses and individuals through the complexities of tax regulations, compliance, and planning. Their duties include preparing tax returns, advising on tax related issues, keeping abreast of tax law changes, conducting research on tax-related topics, and developing tax strategies to minimize tax liability and potential risks. They may also handle disputes with tax authorities and represent clients in case of tax audits. A Tax Specialist must possess excellent analytical and numerical skills, strong attention to detail, and a solid knowledge of tax law and procedures.

Prior to becoming a Tax Specialist, a person may have held roles such as a Tax Associate, an Accountant, or a Financial Analyst. Relevant certifications for this role include Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Enrolled Agent (EA), or Certified Tax Coach (CTC). Additionally, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is typically required, and a Master's degree in Taxation or a related field is preferred. Continuous professional development is also crucial in this role due to constantly evolving tax laws and regulations.

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Senior Tax Preparer and Junior Tax Preparer

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Local CPA Firm has immediate need for Senior Tax Preparer and Junior tax Preparer (San Francisco) This is a full-time position with a flexible work schedule....

Senior Tax Analyst (Hybrid/Remote - West Coast)

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

The Senior Tax Analyst will work with the Senior Tax Managers primarily on the global tax provision and non-U.S tax compliance....

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Chief Tax Officer

  • Redwood City, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 1 day ago

Bilingual in Chinese / English. 6+ years of progressive tax experience (public accounting and/or in-house)....

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Senior Tax Analyst

  • Oakland, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

This opening will have an emphasis on fixed asset related income tax compliance matters....

Business Tax Analyst - Work From Home

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 3 days ago

and personal tax returns....

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Business Tax Consultant - Work From Home

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago

and personal tax returns....

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Tax Associate

  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Tax Associate Sensiba LLP United States, California, San Ramon Jun 09, 2025 Tax Associate w/ Sensiba LLP in San Ramon, CA. 100% Remote. 10% Dom. travel req'd. Email resume w/ Code: #YZ-0507 to ......

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Experienced Tax Preparer

  • Fremont, CA (15 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (15 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago

or related field a plus CPA or Enrolled Agent license is a bonus PTIN Certification: Yes...

Entry Level Tax Preparer

  • Fremont, CA (15 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (15 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Corporate discount program Tax preparation training Continuing tax education And More!...

Senior Tax Associate

  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field (CPA or CPA candidate preferred) Minimum of 3 years of experience in tax accounting Strong technical skills in tax compliance and planning...

Tax Professional - Work From Home

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Overview Intuit is seeking Tax Associates for the upcoming tax season. If you have an active PTIN, we would love to connect with you!...

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Enrolled Agent - TAX Preparer

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications: Active Enrolled Agent (EA) certification. Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax preparation and consultation....

Tax Coordinator

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 6 days ago

MGO is proud to be a "Best Place to Work" and is ranked as a leader by Accounting Today and Inside Public Accounting....

Tax Preparer - Work from Home

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Tax Preparer - Work from Home at Intuit summary: A Tax Preparer works remotely to assist customers in preparing and filing federal and state individual tax returns using commercial tax software....

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Senior Analyst, Tax Transformation

  • Los Gatos, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Gatos, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Qualifications: Minimum 7 years of experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax departments....

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Redwood City, CA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Redwood City, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.9%
Master's Degree
36.6%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
High School or GED
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
3.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Tax Specialists in Redwood City, CA
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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