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Tax Specialist jobs in Tampa, FL
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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compliant in complex regulatory environments, and focus on sustainable growth. Position Description: The Employment Tax Relationship Specialist serves as the primary point of contact and key liaison for clients regarding…
$60k - $65k
Accounting Analyst Hours : 8:30-5:00 Local Time Location : In-office Compensation : $60,000 - $65,000 per year Offices : At USG, we empower our team members with the flexibility to opt for remote, hybrid, or fully in-off…
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This is a REMOTE contract to hire opportunity for Accounting Associate, occasional onsite several times a month as needed. Provide accounting support within the accounting department including Accounts Payable, Accounts…
: Description: Prepare monthly journal entries as part of month-end closing process including credit card reconciliations and journal entries. Prepare monthly and annual reconciliations for assigned Balance Sheet account…
Our client, a nationally ranked, Top 20 CPA firm, are seeking a Senior Associate to join their International Tax team. This firm offer outstanding work- life balance, and excellent opportunities for career progression. T…
$80k - $130k
Tampa, FL area. The firm performs a variety of client services including wealth management (estate), business advisory services, tax management, and building partnerships with high level leaders in the local business com…
provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex i…
Exempt Organizations Tax Associate - Tampa, FL To Apply Now - email your resume to ****@*****.*** Who: A developing tax professional with experience serving tax-exempt organizations and a desire to grow in a collaborativ…
Public Tax Staff Accountant To Apply Now - email your resume to ****@*****.*** Who: A motivated and detail-oriented early-career tax professional who enjoys client interaction and problem-solving. What: Perform tax compl…
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Audit Manager - Tampa, FL (Hybrid) Who: An experienced public accounting professional with strong leadership, project management, and client service expertise. What: Lead audit engagements, manage and develop staff, and…
Senior Tax Accountant / Tax Supervisor – REMOTE (Atlanta based CPA Firm) To Apply Now - email your resume to ****@*****.*** Who: A highly skilled tax professional with 4–8 years of public accounting experience. What: Man…
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What tax specialists earn in Tampa
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$32 | $50k–$67k |
| Mid level | $32–$45 | $67k–$94k |
| Senior | $43–$62 | $89k–$129k |
Adjusted for the Tampa 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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