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Tax Specialist jobs in Fort Worth, 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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About FlightSafety International FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and milit…
reconciliations for all operating, disbursement, payroll, and investment accounts. Prepare specific monthly journal entries, sales tax returns, and warranty expense account analysis. Analyze and reconcile any discrepanci…
Job Overview: We're seeking a detail-oriented Finance Controller to oversee daily financial operations in our manufacturing environment. This role combines financial expertise with operational insight to drive efficiency…
$80k - $100k
Senior Tax Associate Location: Fort Worth, TX, 76102 Country: United States Salary: $80000-$100000 Start Date: Description: About Us We are a growing, tech-forward CPA firm serving businesses, entrepreneurs, and high-net…
Staff Accountant Location: Fort Worth, TX | Houston, TX | San Antonio, TX (Onsite) Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the organization's accounting operations and financial repo…
Who We Are: Mid-States Distributing ("Mid-States") is the leading Farm, Ranch and Home Retail Cooperative. Our company is owned by 34 independent Farm, Ranch & Home retailers (“Members”) who operate over 800 stores in 34…
Who We Are: Mid-States Distributing ("Mid-States") is the leading Farm, Ranch, and Home Retail Cooperative. Our company is owned by 34 independent Farm, Ranch & Home retailers (“Members”) who operate over 800 stores in 3…
$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…
$75k - $95k
looking to add an Audit Associate to their growing team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent growth of the firm, there is an opportunity for an Audit Ass…
$65k - $100k
their team with the intent of grooming and training them to eventually take over the firm. Firm currently is operating at a ratio of 60% Tax, 30% write up's, & 10% Audit work. Tax Associate Responsibilities: Organizing a…
fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where you can grow your career, expand your expertise, and make a real impact. The Tax Senior Associate plays a critical role on the engagement team that is both inter…
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What tax specialists earn in Fort Worth
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $23–$32 | $48k–$66k |
| Mid level | $32–$44 | $66k–$92k |
| Senior | $42–$61 | $87k–$126k |
Adjusted for the Fort Worth 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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