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Tax Specialist jobs in Salt Lake City, UT
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 Description Job Description Tax Administrator / Tax Project Manager Location: Downtown Salt Lake City, UT Schedule: Full-Time, In-Office Benefits: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance | PTO | Paid Holidays | Retirement…
$71.18k - $88.97k
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all levels Pursuing CPA or currently has CPA license Professional responsibilities will include tasks such as the following: Tax Compliance: Preparing a variety of tax returns, including corporate, partnership, estate, g…
directly to the CFO, this position will lead accounting operations, consolidated financial reporting, internal controls environment, and tax function. This role provides leadership to the Financial Controller/GL & Senior…
payable, payroll, cash receipts, bank reconciliations, and general ledger activities. • Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll, taxes, benefits, and regulatory filings. • Maintain complete and accurate financia…
We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join a growing bank in the Salt Lake City, UT area. This fully onsite, contract-to-hire role is the engine behind the accounting department's daily operations, owning the…
Job Description Job Description About Instead Instead is where tax work gets done. Our AI agent orchestrates the entirety of how work gets done in tax, from preparation and compliance to filing and advisory. It's a funda…
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Tax Senior/ Reviewer A boutique full-service tax preparation firm - handling everything from simple individual returns to more complex small business, S-corporation, estate, and trust returns - our client is seeking a ta…
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A Top CPA firm in the Healdsburg area is looking to add a Tax Manager 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…
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What tax specialists earn in Salt Lake City
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$34 | $52k–$70k |
| Mid level | $34–$47 | $70k–$98k |
| Senior | $45–$64 | $93k–$134k |
Adjusted for the Salt Lake City 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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