Tax Specialist Jobs in Waterbury, 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 Manager

  • Torrington, CT (19 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Torrington, CT (19 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 1 day 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

  • New Haven, CT (18 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Haven, CT (18 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 1 day 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

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

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Lead and manage tax compliance, reporting, and filing processes for clients. Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities....

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

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

Tax Senior Functions: Oversee a team of highly motivated staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Review staff tax returns Tax Senior Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree...

Tax Manager

  • Shelton, CT (17 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Shelton, CT (17 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 3 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 Preparer

  • Wallingford, CT (14 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT (14 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago

[TAX PREPARER. Comprehensive preparation of tax returns for both individual and business clients, ensuring compliance with IRS guidelines, and maximizing tax benefits. Engage with clients to...

Tax Manager

  • Waterbury, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Waterbury, CT
  • 4 days ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Lead and manage tax compliance, reporting, and filing processes for clients. Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities....

Tax Manager or Director

  • West Hartford, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Hartford, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 5 days ago

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth...

Director of Tax Services

  • Torrington, CT (19 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Torrington, CT (19 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 8 days ago

What You'll Do: Lead tax compliance and planning for business and individual clients Oversee and review tax returns including C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, individuals, and trusts Develop...

Tax Senior/ Reviewer

  • Middletown, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Middletown, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 9 days ago

Tax Senior/Reviewer Needed in Hartford, CT – Boutique Firm, Big Impact! Looking for more ownership, client variety, and a team that actually values your time? This is it. A fast-growing,...

Tax Associate

  • Middletown, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Middletown, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 9 days ago

Tax Associate A Top CPA firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Associate to their growing team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the...

Director of Tax Services

  • Middletown, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Middletown, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 9 days ago

What You'll Do: Lead tax compliance and planning for business and individual clients Oversee and review tax returns including C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, individuals, and trusts Develop...

Tax Manager

  • New Haven, CT (18 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 21 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (18 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 21 days 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 (17 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 22 days ago
  • Shelton, CT (17 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 22 days 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)

  • Farmington, CT (15 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 27 days ago
  • Farmington, CT (15 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 27 days ago

Gpac is on the hunt for a Tax Manager in Farmington, CT for our client, a respected local CPA firm celebrating its 45th year in business. They’re looking for a confident, experienced CPA or...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Waterbury, CT

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Waterbury, 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 Waterbury, 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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