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Overview Come join Payroll Tax Operations (PTO) as a payroll tax professional responsible for the accurate and timely resolution of payroll tax issues across Notices, Corrections, Amendments, and Pay & File. The Senior P…
Finance & Accounting · San Antonio, TX
Tax Specialist jobs in San Antonio, TX
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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Accounting & Finance Specialist Root Causes Medicine | San Antonio, TX | Full-Time ABOUT ROOT CAUSES MEDICINE Root Causes Medicine is an integrative and functional medicine clinic in San Antonio, TX. We are dedicated to…
Position Summary The Deloitte Tax LLP’s (Deloitte Tax) Tax Transformation Office (TTO) is pivotal to supporting Deloitte Tax client service delivery by optimizing end-to-end business processes and utilizing technology ac…
$69.92k - $133.62k
Why USAA?At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community an…
$164.78k - $314.96k
Why USAA?At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community an…
work life balance, puts employees first, and doesn't micro manage hours like some firms. The partners are looking for an excellent tax senior associate / senior tax associate that handle a variety of tax prep and review…
$125k - $145k
This is a great opportunity for a new Audit Manager role in the busy and hot city of San Antonio, TX. If you have had it with your "Big 4" or 10 firm not providing the promotion potential you feel you need, this could be…
$22 - $25 per hour
Job Title: Accounting Specialist Location: San Antonio, Texas Job Type: Contract to Hire Compensation: $22-25/hr Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) Accounting Specialist We're loo…
We are currently seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will provide support for company accounts and will be responsible for monitoring and managing client invoices, payments, and sup…
InGenesis is seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst to work remotely with our corporate office. In this role, you will provide support for company accounts and will be responsible for monitoring and managing client invoi…
$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…
$85k - $105k
A Top CPA firm in the San Antonio, TX area is looking to add a Tax Senior to their team. This stable and growing firm offers its clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent growth of the firm, ther…
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What tax specialists earn in San Antonio
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$30 | $46k–$63k |
| Mid level | $30–$42 | $63k–$88k |
| Senior | $40–$58 | $84k–$121k |
Adjusted for the San Antonio 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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