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Tax Specialist jobs in Austin, TX
Tax specialists prepare returns and plan around tax law for individuals or businesses. They track changing regulations, find legitimate savings, and keep filings accurate and on time.
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Tax Director - Family OfficeJoin an established, integrated family office serving ultra-high-net-worth entrepreneurs and tech-wealth families, where a $190,000-$220,000 base salary, full practice ownership, and direct pa…
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Industry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismOracleManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryThe OpportunityAs an Oracle Utilities - Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in helping organizations levera…
About the RoleAs a Tax Advisor at H&R Block, you’ll help clients navigate their tax needs with confidence and clarity. Supported by technology and a dedicated Client Care Specialist, you’ll review each client’s situation…
About the RoleAs a Sr Tax Associate at H&R Block, you'll build on your first year of tax experience to advise clients with greater... ...in-person and not remote.Partner with a dedicated Client Care Specialist who gather…
with internal accounting policies and applicable external requirements, including matters related to environmental and renewable energy tax credit reporting.• Support audit readiness by organizing financial documentation…
financial reporting, consolidation activities, and regulatory reporting requirements. This role will work closely with accounting, finance, tax, treasury, and audit teams to deliver accurate financial information, suppor…
#LI-MM3 #LI-HybridMyers and Stauffer LC is a certified public accounting and health and human services consulting firm, specializing in audit, accounting, data management and consulting services to government-sponsored h…
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****@*****.*** Our client is a profitable, rapidly growing health insurer seeking an experienced employer medical stop-loss specialist to help build its developing ASO and self-funded offering. This is a highly visible i…
, forecasting, and decision support for leadership.Reporting to: Regional CFO Key partners: Regional Finance team, Group Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Compliance/Risk, Product, Banking/Ops, Data/Analytics.What you’ll do:Acc…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
practical improvements. Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting activities. Manage sales and use tax, and support income tax filings prepared by outside advisors. Partner with department lea…
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What tax specialists earn in Austin
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$34 | $52k–$71k |
| Mid level | $34–$48 | $71k–$100k |
| Senior | $45–$65 | $94k–$136k |
Adjusted for the Austin market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Federal and state tax lawTax return preparationTax researchTax software (UltraTax, Lacerte)Tax planning strategiesIRS correspondenceExcelDeadline managementClient communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What types of returns have you prepared, and at what volume?
Be specific: individual, partnership, S corp, or multi-state, and roughly how many per season. Complexity handled matters more than raw count.
How do you stay current with tax law changes?
Name real habits — IRS updates, CPE, firm alerts, or research platforms like Checkpoint — and one recent change you applied in practice.
Walk me through how you research an unfamiliar tax question.
Show the hierarchy: code and regulations first, then rulings and guidance, then documenting the position and its support before advising.
Tell me about a tax-saving opportunity you found for a client or employer.
Describe how you spotted it, the rules that made it legitimate, and the dollar amount saved. Keep the tone factual rather than clever.
How do you handle an IRS notice or examination?
Explain reading the notice carefully, gathering documentation, responding within deadlines, and keeping the client calm and informed throughout.
How do you manage the workload of filing season?
Talk about early document collection, workflow tracking, and triage by deadline and complexity, plus knowing when to extend rather than rush.
What do you do if you discover an error on a previously filed return?
Show integrity and process: quantify the impact, advise on amending, and follow the correction rules rather than hoping it goes unnoticed.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For tax specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List return types and volumes per season, including multi-state or consolidated work, since firms match on complexity.
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Quantify savings you identified for clients or the company, even as a range.
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Name your software precisely — UltraTax, Lacerte, ProSystem fx, OneSource — because it shortens onboarding.
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State credentials clearly: CPA, EA, or exam progress, each of which changes what work you can sign.
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Include IRS representation or notice-resolution experience; it distinguishes preparers from advisors.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Tax Preparer
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Tax Specialist
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Senior Tax Specialist
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Tax Manager
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Tax Director
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