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Finance & Accounting · Austin, TX
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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Our client, a well-established company, is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist (AP/AR) to join their finance team. This role will be responsible for managing high-volume accounts payable and accounts receivab…
$145k - $160k
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Program Manager, Capital Projects Assurance Job Description The Program Manager, Capital Projects Assurance plays a key role within the Internal Audit and Risk Management functi…
audits. Manage cash flow, including monitoring banking activities, optimizing liquidity, and preparing cash flow forecasts. Oversee tax planning and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, coordinating wit…
analysis, reporting, reconciliations, and other accounting support as needed Assist in training and coaching Accounts Payable Specialists to promote consistency, quality, and professional development Identify and recomme…
$115k - $145k
minded and employee focused. We don't work for the "Big 4" but we do work with growing and top-rated firms that do complex business tax and assurance work and also provide high levels of personal service for their client…
We are seeking a skilled Corporate Tax & Insurance Advisor to join our team at Marsh. This hybrid role is based in Austin, TX, with an expectation of working in the office at least three days per week. As part of our Ope…
$91.2k - $164.2k
Audit Manager - Austin, TX (Hybrid) Who: An experienced public accounting professional with strong leadership, client service excellence, and the ability to manage audit teams in a fast-paced environment. What: Lead and…
$71k - $145.22k
Job Description Job Description ANNUAL SALARY : $71,000.00 - $145,221.48/yr HIRE DATE : TBD HOURS PER WEEK : 40; Willingness to travel up to 25% within Texas required. NO. OF OPENINGS : Multiple SPONSORSHIP: Applicants m…
$105k - $145k
Gpac has partnered with top CPA firms across the United States and Canada that are looking for top talent to add to their team on a permanent-full-time basis! We are seeking Audit Managers with a path to Partnership to a…
Audit Senior - Public Accounting Location: Austin, TX (Onsite or Hybrid) Compensation: $75,000 - $100,000 DOE + Annual Bonus Full Benefits | Career Growth | Work-Life Balance Are you an experienced audit professional loo…
$80k - $105k
A Top CPA firm in the Austin, TX area is looking to add a Tax Senior to their team. This stable and growing firm offers their clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent growth of the firm, there i…
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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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