Tax Specialist Jobs in Connecticut

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 Senior Associate: Estate & Administrative Trust (ONESOURCE) - Remote Option KPMG life insurance, 401(k) United States, Connecticut, Stamford 677 Washington Boulevard (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025...

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Tax Senior Associate, Global Mobility Services

  • Stamford, CT
  • 22 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 22 hours ago

Responsibilities: Write correspondence for companies with expatriate employees Assist in conducting tax research relating to expatriate employees Prepare miscellaneous tax, payroll, and international...

Tax Manager, Asset Management (Remote Option)

  • Hartford, CT
  • 22 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 22 hours ago

Tax Manager, Asset Management (Remote Option) KPMG life insurance, 401(k) United States, Connecticut, Hartford 755 Main Street (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At KPMG, you can become an integral part...

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Tax Manager, State & Local Income Tax - (Remote Option)

  • Stamford, CT
  • 22 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 22 hours ago

research skills KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges....

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Responsibilities: Provide tax compliance and advisory services to corporations and partnerships for a variety of clients from Fortune 100 to emerging businesses Participate with accounting for income...

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Tax Senior Associate, Insurance

  • Hartford, CT
  • 23 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 23 hours ago

Responsibilities: Provide tax compliance and advisory services to insurance companies and their related entities Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team helping to provide industry knowledge and experience...

Tax Manager

  • Wilton, CT
  • 23 hours ago
  • Wilton, CT
  • 23 hours ago

Company DescriptionLouis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business...

Tax Professional - Utility Industry

  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago

Tax Professional - Utility Industry Remote - USA,USA About Us SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC (SolomonEdwards) is a full-service professional services firm offering financial, operational, and technology...

International Tax Senior Analyst

  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago

**WHAT YOU WILL DO (Job Responsibilities)** + Facilitate the U.S. international tax compliance process for foreign entities (Forms 5471, 8858, 1118, etc.) by coordinating data collection and validation...

Banking & Capital Markets Tax Manager

  • Stamford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 1 day ago

Executing corporate planning and compliance, as well as tax accounting and financial reporting, including tax provision preparation, audit and review with the ability to utilize ASC 740 techniques;...

Tax Manager US Business Process Solutions - Managed Payroll Services Join the worlds leading professional services firm assisting employers in operating payrolls for their workforce. As a Manager...

US E - Tax - Senior - National Tax - Program Management (TTO)

  • Hartford, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 2 days ago

Tax Transformation drives improvements across the full range of Tax market offerings focused on both Tax compliance and advisory services....

Tax Director

  • Stamford, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications: Minimum of eight years of recent experience in an accounting firm, with a focus on partnership federal and state tax compliance. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution....

Senior Tax Manager

  • Hartford, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 4 days ago

100% Remote Sr. Tax Manager position Position Responsibilities: Review and prepare complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns Lead role in tax planning and client advisories...

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Tax Manager - US Business Process Solutions - Managed Payroll Services

  • Hartford, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 4 days ago

Position Summary Join the world's leading professional services firm assisting employers in operating payrolls for their workforce. As a Manager you will join a dynamic team delivering our US...

Demographic Data for Connecticut

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Connecticut

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Connecticut 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 Connecticut
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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