Tax Specialist Jobs in Bridgeport, 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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Experienced Tax Professional

  • Naugatuck, CT (23 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Naugatuck, CT (23 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

Our Company At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere....

US E - Tax Manager - Direct Tax - Transfer Pricing

  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 10 hours ago

Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting....

Tax Associate

  • New Haven, CT (17 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 13 hours ago
  • New Haven, CT (17 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 13 hours ago

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Tax Senior

  • New Haven, CT (17 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 14 hours ago
  • New Haven, CT (17 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 14 hours ago

Responsibilities for Tax Senior: Prepare and manage individual, trust, partnership, and corporate returns Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations Conduct tax research, projections...

Payroll Tax Compliance Specialist

  • Norwalk, CT (12 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norwalk, CT (12 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Introduction Discover a world of endless possibilities at Gallagher Benefit Services, where you'll have the power to shape the future of workplaces across industries. As a member of our team, you...

Block Advisor Tax Advisor - Remote

  • Branford, CT (22 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Branford, CT (22 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Our Company At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere....

Remote Work

Experienced Tax Professional - Remote

  • Trumbull, CT (6 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Trumbull, CT (6 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Our Company At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere....

Remote Work

Tax Senior

  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities for Tax Senior: Prepare and manage individual, trust, partnership, and corporate returns Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations Conduct tax research, projections...

Tax Supervisor

  • Shelton, CT (10 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Shelton, CT (10 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Summary: Seeking a Tax Supervisor. Would consider a strong Senior Tax Accountant ready to move up to Supervisor. Role is fully on-site. However offers strong work/life balance. 40 hour busy...

US E - Tax - Manager Global Employer Services - Tax Delivery JSG

  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting....

Financial Services - Wealth and Asset Management - Tax Senior

  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Location: Anywhere in country. At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

FYUS Seasonal Tax-Private Tax-Manager

  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 5 days ago

FY26 US Seasonal Tax-Private Tax-Manager Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse...

Remote Work

US Seasonal Tax-Financial Services Organization-Private Tax- Manager

  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

Remote Work

Tax Manager

  • Ridgefield, CT (17 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Ridgefield, CT (17 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Summary:In this role, the Tax Manager will review business and individual tax returns, (1040, 1065, 1120) perform effective tax research....

US E - Tax - Manager Global Employer Services - Tax Delivery JSG (Seasonal)

  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting....

Demographic Data for Bridgeport, CT

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Bridgeport, CT

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Bridgeport, CT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.5%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
5.2%
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 Bridgeport, 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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