Tax Specialist Jobs in New Haven, 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 (13 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Naugatuck, CT (13 miles from New Haven, 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....

Tax Associate

  • New Haven, CT
  • 13 hours ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 13 hours ago

accounting, please apply here or email Cate Chapman directly at .......

Tax Senior

  • New Haven, CT
  • 14 hours ago
  • New Haven, 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...

Experienced Tax Professional - Remote

  • Southington, CT (20 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Southington, CT (20 miles from New Haven, 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

Block Advisor Tax Advisor - Remote

  • Branford, CT (7 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Branford, CT (7 miles from New Haven, 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 Supervisor

  • Shelton, CT (10 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Shelton, CT (10 miles from New Haven, 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...

Tax Senior/ Reviewer

  • Middletown, CT (21 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Middletown, CT (21 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 6 days ago

What You’ll Bring: 3+ years of public accounting experience. Bachelor’s in Accounting (required); CPA or EA license (preferred or in progress)....

Tax Associate

  • Middletown, CT (21 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Middletown, CT (21 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 6 days ago

accounting, please apply here or email Cate Chapman directly at .......

Director of Tax Services

  • Middletown, CT (21 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Middletown, CT (21 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 13 days ago

Director of Tax Services - Partnership Track - Excellent Growth Opportunity About the Opportunity: gpac has partnered with a well-established public accounting firm in downtown Hartford that is seeking...

Tax Manager

  • Waterbury, CT (18 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Waterbury, CT (18 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 13 days ago

If you have any other questions or wish to discuss any other Public Accounting positions, reach out to Whitney Coles with Gpac at ......

Tax Senior Manager

  • New Haven, CT
  • 19 days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 19 days ago

environment; demonstrate support of management decisions and builds a positive culture Additional responsibilities as assigned Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree required 8 years experience in public...

Tax Manager

  • Wallingford, CT (11 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 20 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT (11 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 20 days ago

With a deep commitment to work-life balance, mentorship, and meaningful community involvement, this is not your average public accounting environment....

Tax Manager

  • New Haven, CT
  • 20 days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 20 days ago

With a deep commitment to work-life balance, mentorship, and meaningful community involvement, this is not your average public accounting environment....

Tax Manager

  • Cheshire, CT (13 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 21 days ago
  • Cheshire, CT (13 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 21 days ago

With a deep commitment to work-life balance, mentorship, and meaningful community involvement, this is not your average public accounting environment....

Tax Manager

  • Hamden, CT (4 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 21 days ago
  • Hamden, CT (4 miles from New Haven, CT)
  • 21 days ago

With a deep commitment to work-life balance, mentorship, and meaningful community involvement, this is not your average public accounting environment....

Demographic Data for New Haven, CT

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in New Haven, CT

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in New Haven, 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 New Haven, 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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