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Tax Specialist jobs in San Francisco, 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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offices in London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul. Join us!About the RoleCohere is seeking an Indirect Tax Sr. Associate / Tax Manager to manage global indirect tax compliance, strategy,…
Progressive regonal CPA firm needs an Audit Manager who has a State and Local Government specialization- Fast track to Director / Partnership - Reasonable work life balance - Hybrid work envirronment. Relocation assistan…
Progressive regonal CPA firm needs an Audit Manager who has a State and Local Government specialization- Fast track to Director / Partnership - Reasonable work life balance - Hybrid work envirronment. Relocation assistan…
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Pacific Crest Group provides outsourced financial and HR services to small and mid-sized businesses throughout the Bay Area. We are a fun collaborative team who foster open communication, continuous improvement creating…
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~Work with the team to ensure timely and accurate monthly closes. ~Prepare Consolidated Balance Sheet, P&L and Cash Flow. ~Oversee tax related matters to ensure they are met in a timely manner. ~Oversee activities relate…
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This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we…
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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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looking to add an Audit Manager 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 Manag…
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What tax specialists earn in San Francisco
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $34–$46 | $70k–$95k |
| Mid level | $46–$64 | $95k–$133k |
| Senior | $61–$88 | $126k–$182k |
Adjusted for the San Francisco 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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