Finance & Accounting · Sacramento, CA

Tax Specialist jobs in Sacramento, 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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$26–$67/hr
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Tax Processing Specialist Senior Associate

Crowe LLP · Sacramento, CA · Full-time
$20.43 - $44.52 per hour

Ability to travel for training or meetings if needed. Reliable and dependable with an excellent attendance and punctuality record. Tax Support Services Responsibilities Merge, E-file and process business and individual t…

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Project Accounting Analyst

OMS Group, LLC · West Sacramento, CA · Full-time

Job Title: Project Accounting Analyst Reports to: Accounting Manager Position Summary: The Accounting Analyst supports project accounting, billing, cost tracking, and financial reporting under the direction of accounting…

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Estimator (Preston Pipelines Infrastructure)

Preston Companies · West Sacramento, CA · Full-time
$100k - $125k

With more than 55 years of experience and over 450 employees, Preston Companies is a leading construction company comprised of Preston Pipelines, Preston Electric, and DirtMarket. Together, our teams deliver critical uti…

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Staff Accountant

California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIO · Sacramento, CA

California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIO Staff Accountant Based in Sacramento, CA We are seeking a responsible, experienced, and well-organized Staff Accountant to join our team at the California Federation of Labo…

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HVAC Estimator

Gpac · Sacramento, CA · Full-time
$90k - $150k

HVAC Estimator - Large Project Experience Competitive Pay | Excellent Benefits | Career Growth A well-established local Mechanical Contractor is seeking an HVAC Estimator to work on large, complex projects. We offer exce…

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Estimator

Gpac · Sacramento, CA · Full-time
$95k - $140k

Electrical Estimator Gpac is a national executive search firm specializing in recruitment for the electrical construction industry. We have been retained by a local electrical contractor in the area to find an Electrical…

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Plumbing Estimator

Gpac · Sacramento, CA · Full-time
$90k - $150k

A well-established local Mechanical Contractor is looking to fill an Plumbing Estimator p osition working on large projects. Excellent benefits, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional development. A…

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Senior Estimator - Multi-Family Construction

Webuild Services LLC / Webuild Staffing · Sacramento, CA · Full-time
$100k - $130k

Webuild () is seeking a Senior Construction Estimator to lead estimating operations for multifamily residential development projects across Northern California. This is a high-impact role for an experienced professional…

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JAT Estimator

Gpac · Sacramento, CA · Full-time
$80k - $150k

Estimator - Construction / Xactimate About the Role We are a well-established public adjusting firm dedicated to representing property owners after significant loss events. Our team works exclusively on behalf of policyh…

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What tax specialists earn in Sacramento

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $26–$35 $54k–$73k
Mid level $35–$50 $73k–$103k
Senior $47–$67 $97k–$140k

Adjusted for the Sacramento 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

01 Tax Preparer
02 Tax Specialist
03 Senior Tax Specialist
04 Tax Manager
05 Tax Director
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