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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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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…
$200k - $225k
Supportive, team-oriented culture Responsibilities include: Oversee accounting operations, including month-end close, AP, payroll, taxes, and internal financial reporting. Manage SEC reporting processes, including 10-Qs,…
$105k
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Tax Senior to join our client in Chandler, Arizona. This individual will be responsible for preparing complex tax returns and providing proactive tax planning and advisory…
$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…
ATLAS Navigators, LLC is an accounting, tax, and consulting firm looking for someone who fits our culture, vision, work ethic, and team. ATLAS stands for A dvisors T hat L isten A nd S erve, and our people strive to embo…
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…
AUDIT & TAX ACCOUNTANT 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 services…
Job Summary (List Format): - Provide backup support to the Financial Services district. - Facilitate and perform administrative tasks such as EFT authorizations, stop payments, warrant processing/tracking, deposits, agen…
ATLAS Navigators, LLC is an accounting, tax, and consulting firm looking for someone who fits our culture, vision, work ethic, and team. ATLAS stands for A dvisors T hat L isten A nd S erve, and our people strive to embo…
$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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