Tax Specialist Jobs in Willimantic, CT

A Tax Specialist in the accounting industry is responsible for preparing, filing, and ensuring the accuracy of an organization's or individual's tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations, and providing advice on tax related matters. They research, analyze, interpret, and apply tax laws, regulations, and court decisions to help optimize tax savings and minimize tax liabilities. Their duties also include identifying tax savings opportunities, developing tax strategies, and assisting with audits and tax litigations.

The skills required for a Tax Specialist include excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, a thorough understanding of tax laws and regulations, and proficiency in tax software and databases. They should have excellent communication skills to effectively interact with clients, colleagues, and tax authorities. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Tax Coach (CTC) certification would be advantageous. Prior roles that can lead to a Tax Specialist position include Tax Accountant, Tax Analyst, or Tax Associate.

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Tax Professional I

  • Plainfield, CT (15 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Plainfield, CT (15 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Conduct tax interviews with clients face to face and through virtual tools - video, phone, chat, email Prepare complete and accurate tax returns Generate business growth, increase client retention,...

Remote Tax Professional

  • Vernon, CT (15 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vernon, CT (15 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 1 day ago

CPA or Enrolled Agent certification Experience completing complex tax returns 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax Experience conducting virtual tax interviews that create...

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Full Time Tax Consultant (Accounting) (Summer/Fall 2026, Winter 2027)

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Recruiting for this role ends on 12/15/24 Work you'll do As a tax consultant, you will work directly with clients, building a relationship as a trusted tax specialist and advisor - the "go-to" tax professional...

Tax Manager, Sustainability - National Federal Tax Services

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 2 days ago

National Federal Tax Services ("NFTS") is a national practice within Deloitte Tax made up of several tax service offerings....

Tax Supervisor

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 3 days ago

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Tax Supervisor to join our Tax team. This position is a hybrid position....

US E Tax Manager Sustainability Credits NFTS Gi3 (SC&E)

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 3 days ago

National Federal Tax Services (NFTS) is a national practice within Deloitte Tax made up of several tax service offerings....

International Tax, Manager, Value Chain Alignment

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 4 days ago

team Supervising Senior and Tax Consultants The Team At Deloitte Tax LLP, our International Tax team helps multinational clients with their global tax planning and compliance needs....

Indirect Tax Senior - Multistate

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Our specific services include state income and franchise tax, indirect tax, business restructuring, credits and incentives, sales and use tax outsourcing, excise tax, property tax, state strategic tax...

Tax Manager-Investment Management - Private Equity (East Coast Region)

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 4 days ago

related to tax planning opportunities, and the tax implications of various transactions to the organization Training, mentoring, and supervising new and experienced Tax Consultants and Tax Seniors...

Full Time Tax Consultant (LLM) (Summer/Fall 2025, Winter 2026)

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Position Summary Full-Time Tax Consultant (LLM) At Deloitte Tax, you will use your valuable education and degree in law to help clients analyze the tax effect of complex decisions, reduce overall tax...

Tax Senior Manager - Invest Management - Private Wealth (East Coast Region)

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 4 days ago

What you'll do As a Tax Senior Manager in our Private Wealth Tax practice, you will perform high-level reviews of tax research of individual, fiduciary, partnership, closely-held corporations, estate...

Tax Senior - Investment Management - Private Wealth (East Coast)

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 4 days ago

What You'll Do As a Tax Senior in our Private Wealth Tax practice, you will perform high-level reviews of tax research of individual, fiduciary, partnership, closely-held corporations, estate, and gift...

Tax Manager-Investment Management - Private Wealth (East Coast)

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 4 days ago

What You'll Do As a Tax Manager in our Private Wealth Tax practice, you will perform high-level reviews of tax research of individual, fiduciary, partnership, closely-held corporations, estate, and...

Tax Manager - Financial Services-Insurance Tax (East Region City Locations)

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Do phrases like "accounting for income taxes," "tax restructuring," and "tax controversy" pique your interest?...

Tax Senior Manager, Business Tax Services- Fed/Corporate Tax (East Coast Region)

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Willimantic, CT)
  • 4 days ago

, finance, or related field. 8+ years' experience in federal tax compliance, tax planning, tax analysis, and tax research Experience with accounting for income taxes in accordance to ASC740 Proven ability...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Willimantic, CT

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Willimantic, CT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.4%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
5.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.4%
Doctorate Degree
2.6%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Tax Specialists in Willimantic, CT
None
27.3%
1-2 years
22.7%
Less than 1 year
18.2%
2-4 years
18.2%
4-6 years
9.1%
6-8 years
4.5%


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