Tax Specialist Jobs in New Jersey

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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Banking & Capital Markets Tax Senior Manager

  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 7 hours ago
  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 7 hours ago

Specialty/Competency: Industry Tax Practice Industry/Sector: Banking and Capital Markets Time Type: Full time Travel Requirements: Up to 20% A career in our Financial Services Tax practice, within...

Remote Work

Senior Tax Manager

  • NJ
  • 7 hours ago
  • NJ
  • 7 hours ago

We are seeking a Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager to lead tax compliance and planning for trusts, estates, and high-net-worth individuals.This role involves reviewing complex tax filings,...

Tax Associate (Hybrid Remote - CT/MA)

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 12 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 12 hours ago

Responsibilities Location(s) Hartford, Connecticut, Boston, Massachusetts, Concord, New Hampshire, Montpelier, Vermont, Providence, Rhode Island, Trenton, New Jersey, Remote Status Regular Job ID...

Remote Work

Tax Senior

  • Park Ridge, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Park Ridge, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Kforce has a client that is seeking to hire a Tax Senior in Park Ridge, New Jersey (NJ). Responsibilities Include: The Tax Senior will be involved in all aspects of tax compliance for diverse...

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Senior Tax Manager

  • Fort Lee, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Lee, NJ
  • 1 day ago

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Hire Point Recruiting provided pay range This range is provided by Hire Point Recruiting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience -...

Supervising Senior Tax Analyst

  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 1 day ago

tax preparation and experience working in a corporate tax department, professional services firm, or mid-sized/regional to large sized/national public accounting firm 4+ years' experience in income...

Senior Tax Analyst

  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 1 day ago

tax preparation and experience working in either a corporate tax department or professional services environment Knowledge of corporate tax preparation within a corporate tax department or professional...

State and Local Indirect Tax - Property Tax Manager

  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism State & Local Tax (SALT) Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to...

Senior Tax Analyst - Transaction Tax Compliance

  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 1 day ago

You will also perform a variety of other activities including data analysis, journal entries, account reconciliations, issue resolution, and more....

A Well Respected Client Is Seeking A Tax Manager

  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Tax Manager A well-respected client is seeking a TAX MANAGER due to the growth in their firm. Are you an experienced individual with a knack for numbers? Then look no further, because we have the...

A Well Respected Client Is Seeking A Tax Manager

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Tax Manager A well-respected client is seeking a TAX MANAGER due to the growth in their firm. Are you an experienced individual with a knack for numbers? Then look no further, because we have the...

Sales Tax Specialist

  • Somerset, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ
  • 2 days ago

The Sales Tax Specialist will be reporting to the Sr. Credit andSales Tax Manager in the Accounting Department....

A Well Respected Client Is Seeking A Tax Manager

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

Tax Manager A well-respected client is seeking a TAX MANAGER due to the growth in their firm. Are you an experienced individual with a knack for numbers? Then look no further, because we have the...

A Well Respected Client Is Seeking A Tax Manager

  • Perth Amboy, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Perth Amboy, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Tax Manager A well-respected client is seeking a TAX MANAGER due to the growth in their firm. Are you an experienced individual with a knack for numbers? Then look no further, because we have the...

A Well Respected Client Is Seeking A Tax Manager

  • Jackson, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Jackson, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Tax Manager A well-respected client is seeking a TAX MANAGER due to the growth in their firm. Are you an experienced individual with a knack for numbers? Then look no further, because we have the...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in New Jersey

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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