Tax Specialist Jobs in Hamden, 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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Tax Preparer

  • Accounting Services Inc
  • Newington, CT (24 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Newington, CT (24 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Part Time Tax Preparer with at least 4 years of experience preparing Individual Tax Returns (Business Preparation is a Plus). Approximately 20 hours per week. May turn into Full Time for the right...

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Tax Preparer/Bookkeeper

  • AW Accounting Services LLC
  • West Haven, CT (6 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • West Haven, CT (6 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 6 days ago

We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Part-Time Tax Preparer to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist clients in preparing and filing individual and small business income...

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Tax Manager - Professional Services (cpa firm)

  • CPA firm
  • Shelton, CT (10 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Shelton, CT (10 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 10 days ago

The ideal candidate will bring solid experience with 1120, 1120-S, 1065, and 1040 tax matters, as well as demonstrated strength in tax research, planning, and advisory work....

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Tax Manager

  • Adams Samartino CPA
  • Bristol, CT (21 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Bristol, CT (21 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 12 days ago

What You Will Be DoingOversee the client experience including deadline management and client expectationscalculate tax effects of transactions, conduct technical tax research and manager tax partner...

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Tax Manager

  • Firman Solutions
  • Woodbury, CT (19 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 27 days ago
  • Woodbury, CT (19 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 27 days ago

taxation...

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Tax Manager $130,000 - $155,000 + Profit Sharing

  • Accavallo & Company, LLC
  • Shelton, CT (10 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Shelton, CT (10 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Tax Manager | $130,000 - $155,000 + Profit SharingLocation: Shelton, CTExperience: 7+ YearsLicensure: CPA Highly PreferredOverviewWe are a dynamic and expanding full-service accounting firm...

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Tax Senior

  • UHY
  • Farmington, CT (24 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Farmington, CT (24 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

professionals within the firm to share insights, knowledge, and best practices Supervise and mentor tax staff, providing guidance, training, and feedback to foster their professional growth and ensure...

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Exp. Tax Manager

  • Whittlesey
  • Hamden, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hamden, CT
  • 30+ days ago

compliance and planning matters.Conduct tax research and stay updated on changes in tax legislation to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for savings.Assist clients with audits and respond...

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Tax Manager

  • Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
  • Shelton, CT (10 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Shelton, CT (10 miles from Hamden, CT)
  • 90+ days ago

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

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Demographic Data for Hamden, CT

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Hamden, CT

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Hamden, CT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.6%
Associate's Degree
7.1%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.3%
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 Hamden, 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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