$89.25k - $150.25k
Job ID: 26014447Posted: 2026-09-28Location: New York, NY, United States; Phoenix, AZ, United StatesSalary: $89250 - $150250 annually + bonus + benefitsJob Function: Internal AuditSchedule: Full timeShift: DayWorkplace: H…
Finance & Accounting · Phoenix, AZ
Tax Specialist jobs in Phoenix, AZ
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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$25–$64/hr
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$83k
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Financial Controller Are you an experienced Financial Controller ready to lead accounting, billing, revenue cycle, and financial operations? Company Profile This client is a Phoenix-based industrial supply company servin…
in a team environment Excellent communication skills Strong analytical skills Preparation of financial statements and income tax returns A high understanding of GAAP and OCBOA A high understanding of GAAS At least a limi…
Growing CPA firm with locations in Chandler and Scottsdale, Arizona is looking to add a Senior Auditor to their staff. Duties: Build relationships with clients by gathering information, resolving problems, and providing…
We are recruiting Tax professionals at all levels (Staff up to Senior Manager) for immediate full-time opportunities with several growing CPA firms in the Phoenix metro area. Firms are offering competitive compensation p…
$19 - $22 per hour
Role: Accounting Specialist Location: Phoenix, Arizona Pay Rate: $19/HR - $22/HR Internal Job ID: 10079642 Are you looking for a new opportunity in Phoenix? Our client, within the legal industry, is seeking an Accounting…
$65k - $90k
Growing North Phoenix boutique CPA firm is looking to add a tax Accountant to their staff. This is a great opportunity to grow in your tax career. This is an in-person position with a salary range of $65,000 - 90,000 dep…
EXPERIENCED TAX PREPARER About the Firm Sarvas, Coleman & Tobin, P.C. is a full-service, Phoenix-based certified public accounting and consulting firm. We deliver exceptional tax, accounting, and business advisory servic…
$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…
$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…
$65k - $90k
A Top CPA firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Associate to 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 opportuni…
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What tax specialists earn in Phoenix
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$33 | $51k–$69k |
| Mid level | $33–$47 | $69k–$97k |
| Senior | $44–$64 | $92k–$133k |
Adjusted for the Phoenix 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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