Tax Specialist Jobs in Princeton, NJ

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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Associate Director, Tax Operations (International)

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 11 hours ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 11 hours ago

Coordinate SOX reporting and controls, and update tax department policies and procedures for all income tax processes....

Indirect Tax Manager - Siemens Financial Services

  • Iselin, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Iselin, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize tax positions, ensure timely collection of tax credits, and minimize liabilities....

Property Tax Consultant

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Foster and maintain open communication and working relationships with team, tax department customers and state and local taxing authorities....

Tax Senior - Business Tax Services- Passthrough Transactions Group

  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

complex tax concepts and strong technical partnership tax skills, and effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations+ Provide high-quality and 'time-sensitive' service that meet and/or exceed...

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

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 1 day 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

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 1 day ago

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

Tax Senior Associate II - Real Estate

  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

, coordinate tax strategies, and grow....

Senior Manager, Tax Operations (Federal)

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 2 days ago

compliance team, managing a variety of special tax projects, performing tax technical research and analysis, monitoring tax legislation and coordinating support for federal tax audits....

Manager, Tax Operations & Compliance

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Directly engage in the calculation, analysis, modelling, documentation and coordination with US Tax Team for all US tax impacts for tax compliance, projection cycles, quarterly actuals, and cash taxes...

Manager, Tax Operations (Consolidation)

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Position: Manager, Tax Operations (Consolidation) Location : Lawrenceville, New Jersey Position Summary As a Manager, Tax Operations, you will provide support to the US Tax Team for income tax provisions...

Tax Associate

  • Plainsboro, NJ (4 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Plainsboro, NJ (4 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Joining H&R Block as a new, seasonal Tax Associate means you'll have the support of our expert team, dedicated to providing the tax training necessary for your success....

Tax Professional I

  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days 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,...

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

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 3 days ago

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

Tax Sr Manager-Financial Svcs-Hedge Fund - (East Region City Locations)

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Tax senior managers in our Hedge Fund Tax practice perform detail-level review of tax workpapers, allocations and tax returns, as well as perform research to advise on transactional and tax planning...

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

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 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...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Princeton, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Princeton, NJ 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 Princeton, NJ
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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