Tax Specialist Jobs in New Canaan, 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 Supervisor

  • Shelton, CT (21 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Shelton, CT (21 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 30+ 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...

Financial Services-Wealth and Asset Management - Tax Manager-EDGE client aligned

  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 6 hours ago

compliance....

Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real Estate - Tax Senior

  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 6 hours ago

compliance, due diligence, acquisition/disposition planning and structuring. + A proven record of excellence in a professional services or tax organization + Technical writing and research experience...

Financial Services - Wealth and Asset Management - Tax Manager

  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 6 hours ago

You will manage tax compliance accounts for hedge funds and or private equity funds....

Financial Services - Wealth and Asset Management - Tax Senior

  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 6 hours ago

You will be involved in tax compliance accounts for hedge funds, mutual funds and/or private equity funds....

Indirect Transaction Tax Senior

  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 6 hours 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...

Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real estate -Tax Senior Analyst-EDGE

  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 6 hours ago

Lead the preparation and review of moderately complex tax/accounting regulatory and tax compliance with limited supervision....

Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real Estate - Tax Manager

  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 6 hours ago

. + Professional knowledge in a broad range of real estate tax technical and transaction skills, including partnership taxation, REITs taxation and qualification, partnership allocations, tax compliance...

Financial Services-Wealth and Asset Management - Tax Senior-EDGE client aligned

  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 6 hours ago

**Your key responsibilities** A senior analyst in FSO EDGE WAM will be responsible for delivering tax compliance and consulting work for clients....

Principal Tax Manager

  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Employment type Full-time Experience Manager Job function Accounting #midsenior #libertyjobs #AccountingFinance Keywords: Tax Advisory, CPA, High-Net-Worth, HNW, Compliance, ASC 740,...

Tax Senior

  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 5 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 Manager

  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Seeking a talented Tax Manager to join a well-established company where there is plenty of autonomy and a path for advancement. This is an amazing opportunity for candidates looking to advance...

Tax Manager

  • Fort Salonga, NY (19 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Salonga, NY (19 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Seeking a talented Tax Manager to join a well-established company where there is plenty of autonomy and a path for advancement. This is an amazing opportunity for candidates looking to advance...

Tax Manager

  • Northport, NY (19 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Northport, NY (19 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Seeking a talented Tax Manager to join a well-established company where there is plenty of autonomy and a path for advancement. This is an amazing opportunity for candidates looking to advance...

Sales & Use Tax Analyst

  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 5 days ago

+ Reconcile the transactional tax balance sheet accounts and income statement accounts on a monthly basis to ensure automated journal entries for accruals and payments are timely, accurate, and complete...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in New Canaan, CT

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in New Canaan, 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 New Canaan, 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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