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Tax Specialist jobs in Los Angeles, CA
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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Job Summary:The Tax Senior Manager, Transfer Pricing is responsible for advising clients of the transfer pricing implications relating to their business objectives, recommending alternate courses of action, as well as id…
$124k - $335k
Industry/SectorBanking and Capital MarketsSpecialismIndustry Tax PracticeManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryThe OpportunityAs a Banking & Capital Markets Tax Senior Manager, you will provide strategic…
Industry/SectorAsset and Wealth ManagementSpecialismIndustry Tax PracticeManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryThe OpportunityAs an Asset & Wealth Management - Renewable Energy Tax Manager, you will guide clien…
$32.5 - $36 per hour
TurboTax Retail Experts in one of our TurboTax Retail or Flagship locations across the United States. This unique opportunity combines tax expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and community engagement to help customers nav…
$100k - $130k
About the OpportunityKilroy Realty Corporation is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Systems & Data Analyst to serve as the bridge between Finance, Accounting, and Information Technology. Th…
We are looking for a Property Accountant to support a high-profile commercial real estate portfolio in California. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who combines strong property accounting knowledge with a d…
engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, t…
schedules.• Support the preparation of internal financial reports by organizing and validating accounting information.• Manage sales tax- related tasks, including reviewing transactions and helping ensure proper reportin…
Senior AccountantLocation: Pasadena, hybrid scheduleJob Type: Full-Time, Direct HireA growing organization with stellar benefits is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This role is ideal for a detail…
$135,000 - $180,000 per week
-23Contact Email: ****@*****.*** prestigious and highly exclusive multifamily office firm located in Santa Monica is seeking a Tax Manager to join their team. This firm serves pioneering figures in the entertainment indu…
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What tax specialists earn in Los Angeles
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $29–$40 | $61k–$83k |
| Mid level | $40–$56 | $83k–$116k |
| Senior | $53–$76 | $110k–$159k |
Adjusted for the Los Angeles 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
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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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