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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Indirect Tax Manager - Siemens Financial Services

  • Iselin, NJ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Iselin, NJ
  • 2 hours ago

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

Tax Professional I

  • Laurel Springs, NJ
  • 3 hours ago
  • Laurel Springs, NJ
  • 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,...

Property Tax Consultant

  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 4 hours ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 4 hours ago

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

Tax Manager

  • Red Bank, NJ
  • 23 hours ago
  • Red Bank, NJ
  • 23 hours ago

Will research and draft memorandum involving tax matters Identify tax planning opportunities Handle and resolve tax controversies Training and supervision of staff Requirements Accounting degree or...

Entry Level Tax Preparer

  • Newark, NJ
  • 23 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 23 hours ago

Doing taxes is much more than filling in some forms. For most Americans, their tax return is the biggest single financial event of the year, and it can be quite an emotional experience....

Tax Senior - Business Tax Services- Passthrough Transactions Group

  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodbridge, 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

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Morristown, 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • 1 day ago

, coordinate tax strategies, and grow....

Tax Manager or Tax Supervisor

  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Our growing public accounting firm in Lakewood, NJ, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Tax Manager or Tax Supervisor to join our team....

Tax Manager or Tax Supervisor

  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Our growing public accounting firm in Lakewood, NJ, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Tax Manager or Tax Supervisor to join our team....

Senior Manager, Tax Operations (Federal)

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

Senior Tax Analyst (Hybrid)

  • Franklin Lakes, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Franklin Lakes, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary This role manages financial reporting for income taxes and income tax controls reporting directly to the Sr. Manager of Corporate Tax....

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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
5.4%
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 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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