Tax Specialist Jobs in Milford, 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.

1-15 of 27 Jobs

Tax Supervisor

  • Shelton, CT (8 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Shelton, CT (8 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 5 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...

Tax Manager

  • Danbury, CT (24 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Danbury, CT (24 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 8 hours ago

Tax Manager – Public Accounting (On-Site | Southern CT) Compensation: $130,000–$160,000 base + $15K bonus + profit sharing Location: On-site, Southern Connecticut (not remote) Work...

Tax Manager

  • Shelton, CT (8 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Shelton, CT (8 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 8 hours ago

Tax Manager – Public Accounting (On-Site | Southern CT) Compensation: $130,000–$160,000 base + $15K bonus + profit sharing Location: On-site, Southern Connecticut (not remote) Work...

Tax Manager (Hybrid/Remote)

  • New Canaan, CT (23 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Canaan, CT (23 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Oversee a team of highly motivated Tax staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Meet regularly with business and community contacts to maintain...

Remote Work

Tax Manager (Hybrid/Remote)

  • Ridgefield, CT (23 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ridgefield, CT (23 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Oversee a team of highly motivated Tax staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Meet regularly with business and community contacts to maintain...

Remote Work

Tax Senior (Remote Available)

  • Ridgefield, CT (23 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ridgefield, CT (23 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Tax Senior Gpac houses a team of professional Recruiters who specialize in the Public Accounting industry! The reputable clients we partner with are looking to add dedicated talent to their team!...

Remote Work

Tax Senior (Remote Available)

  • New Canaan, CT (23 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Canaan, CT (23 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Tax Senior Gpac houses a team of professional Recruiters who specialize in the Public Accounting industry! The reputable clients we partner with are looking to add dedicated talent to their team!...

Remote Work

Senior Tax Associate

  • Fairfield, CT (12 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Fairfield, CT (12 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 9 days ago

Senior Tax Associate at Royal Search Group Senior Tax Associate at Royal Search Group in Fairfield, Connecticut Posted in Other 19 days ago. Type: full-time Job Description: This is a great role...

Entry Level Tax Preparer

  • Norwalk, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 13 days ago

Your Purpose: At Jackson Hewitt, we provide an invaluable service in guiding our clients through the tax codes, rules, and processes. We do this with integrity, quality, and consistency. This is...

Tax Manager

  • Shelton, CT (8 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Shelton, CT (8 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 14 days ago

client base Serve as the primary point of contact for client tax matters and strategic guidance Supervise and mentor staff; delegate tasks and provide constructive, timely feedback Conduct technical tax...

Experienced Tax Preparer

  • West Haven, CT (6 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 18 days ago
  • West Haven, CT (6 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 18 days ago

Your Purpose: At Jackson Hewitt, we provide an invaluable service in guiding our clients through the tax codes, rules, and processes. We do this with integrity, quality, and consistency. This is...

Tax Manager

  • New Haven, CT (9 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 19 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (9 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 19 days ago

Tax Manager – Public Accounting Location: Hybrid / On-Site Position: Full-Time | Tax Manager Compensation: $95,000–$125,000+ DOE Tired of managing chaos instead of leading with...

Tax Senior

  • New Haven, CT (9 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 19 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (9 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 19 days ago

rsquo;ll Do: Prepare and review complex individual, trust, partnership, and corporate tax returns Navigate federal, state, and local tax regulations with confidence and accuracy Perform high-level tax...

Tax Manager

  • Woodbridge, CT (10 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 20 days ago
  • Woodbridge, CT (10 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 20 days ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Oversee a team of highly motivated Tax staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Meet regularly with business and community contacts to maintain...

Tax Manager

  • Norwalk, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 20 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 20 days ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Oversee a team of highly motivated Tax staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Meet regularly with business and community contacts to maintain...

Demographic Data for Milford, CT

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Milford, CT

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Milford, 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
5.3%
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 Milford, 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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