$80k - $120k
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Tax Specialist jobs in Philadelphia, PA
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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$26–$67/hr
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$88k
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$59.9k - $78k
Graham Company, a division of Marsh McLennan Agency, is an insurance brokerage and consulting firm committed to creating a healthy, safe, and prosperous tomorrow. We value empathy, discipline, integrity, courage, and ten…
As the Assistant Unit Controller, you will support the objectives of the accounting department while assisting operating departments with forecasting, budget, labor and inventory controls, analysis, auditing as well as o…
$70k - $80k
Job Details: Billing Assurance & Cash Receipts Specialist - Law Firm - Center City Law Firm *Hybrid *Law firm industry experience is 100% required!* Position Summary As a Billing Assurance & Cash Receipts Specialist you…
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for analyzing information, maintaining accurate records, assisting with accounting duties, and provide timely, courteous responses to inquiries or complaints from clients, vendors…
$75k - $110k
Job Details: Senior Tax Accountant Growing tax practice in Center City seeks experienced Staff and Senior Tax Accountants with experience preparing and reviewing individual, trust, estate and gift tax returns for high ne…
Description Our growth is your opportunity for growth! We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Tax Associate to join our team in Philadelphia. You will provide services to predominantly US-inbound interna…
$115k - $140k
Audit Manager - Public Accounting A top regional public accounting firm is seeking an Audit Manager to join its growing team. The firm serves a diverse client base across industries including real estate, manufacturing,…
Bring your drive for excellence, team orientation, and customer commitment to Independence; help us renew and reimagine our business and shape the future of health care. The Financial Systems Analyst will support, enhanc…
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What tax specialists earn in Philadelphia
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$35 | $54k–$73k |
| Mid level | $35–$50 | $73k–$103k |
| Senior | $47–$67 | $97k–$140k |
Adjusted for the Philadelphia 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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