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Tax Specialist jobs in Jacksonville, FL
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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$23–$59/hr
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$77k
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advisory services firm here in the Jacksonville, Fl. area. This locally owned boutique-CPA and advisory firm is hiring for a new Tax Manager for HNW individuals, as well as complex pass through situations. If you are loo…
Are you an experienced accountant who loves untangling complex reconciliations and driving financial clarity in the mortgage industry? If you thrive on solving reconciliation puzzles, investigating root causes, and balan…
Assist with annual audits by preparing schedules, reports, reconciliations, and documentation. Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations, including preparation of Forms 1099 and support for Form 990 filings. Gran…
care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been describ…
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communi…
$105k - $125k
This is a great opportunity for a Audit Manager role in the Jacksonville Florida area. If you have had it with your "Big 4" or top 100 firm not providing the track you feel you need, this could be a great opportunity. To…
reports, records and general ledgers for consistent bookkeeping and budgetary analysis. Ensure overall financial compliance - Examine tax policies, manage tax payments/returns and prepare for audits based on regional and…
$100k - $160k
looking to add an Audit Manager 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 Manag…
$60k - $70k
CPA firm is seeking an AUDIT ASSOCIATE for their 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 ASSOC…
$60k - $75k
A Top CPA firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Associate to their team. This stable and growing firm offers its clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent growth of the firm, there is an oppor…
$95k - $130k
One of my best CPA firms is adding an AUDIT MANAGER to their team! The benefits package includes a competitive salary, which is based on experience (plus discretionary bonus) commensurate with experience, health insuranc…
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What tax specialists earn in Jacksonville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $23–$31 | $47k–$64k |
| Mid level | $31–$43 | $64k–$89k |
| Senior | $41–$59 | $85k–$122k |
Adjusted for the Jacksonville 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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