Tax Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Senior Tax Manager, U.S. State & Local Tax

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 hours ago

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R&D Tax Manager

  • Tewksbury, MA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Tewksbury, MA
  • 2 hours ago

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients....

Tax Professional I

  • Peabody, MA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Peabody, MA
  • 3 hours 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,...

Tax Manager

  • Hubbardston, MA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Hubbardston, MA
  • 17 hours ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Oversee a team of highly motivated Tax staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Meet regularly with business and community contacts to maintain...

Tax Senior

  • Hudson, MA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Hudson, MA
  • 17 hours ago

Responsibilities for Tax Senior: Ability to complete individual, corporate, partnership, and business tax returns Assure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations Tax research...

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Tax Manager

  • Waltham, MA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 17 hours ago

Assist in resolving tax audits and notices issued by tax authorities. Assist in supporting U.S. and international indirect tax filings....

Tax Manager, Private Wealth

  • Tewksbury, MA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Tewksbury, MA
  • 22 hours ago

This is a great opportunity to be a valued advisor delivering tax and business advisory services and tax compliance to small business clients....

Tax Manager

  • Natick, MA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Natick, MA
  • 22 hours ago

tax compliance, as well as ex-US Americas tax compliance (30% of time) Lead sales and use tax compliance and controversy (15% of time) Manage special projects, including tax planning, M&A, and corporate...

Senior Manager, Tax

  • Waltham, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 1 day ago

Manage indirect tax compliance, including sales/use tax and other transactional taxes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness....

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

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

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

Senior Indirect Tax Analyst

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Maintain tax policy documents internally regarding indirect tax....

Tax Associate II Tax Technology

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Our Tax Technology & Transformation team is focused on solving the complex challenges that modern tax departments are often burdened with....

Senior Tax Analyst

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Prepare timely and accurate domestic income tax work papers, tax returns, estimated tax payments, and non-income-tax compliance....

Remote Tax Professional

  • Greenfield, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Greenfield, MA
  • 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...

Remote Work

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.4%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
5.4%
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 Massachusetts
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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