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 Director / Partner - Employment Benefit Plans and Compensation (cpa firm)

  • CPA firm
  • Stamford, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 4 days ago

Candidate will be responsible for general tax compliance, overseeing and managing the tax aspects of deferred compensation, retirement planning and employee benefits for clients....

Remote

Tax Manager (Public Accounting)

  • Fiondella Milone & Lasaracina
  • Stamford, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 6 days ago

Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina LLP (FML) Job Title Tax Manager Location Stamford Terms: Full Time/Hybrid/Exempt (Will consider remote) Requirements Flexible work schedule with seasonal overtime...

Hybrid

Sr. Tax Analyst

  • ConvaTec
  • Avon, CT
  • 13 days ago
  • Avon, CT
  • 13 days ago

As a trusted tax professional you will be responsible for managing and supporting a wide range of corporate tax functions with a focus on federal, state direct and indirect tax compliance and tax provision...

Remote

Associate Director, Tax

  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Hartford, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Strong knowledge in ASC 740. 3+ years experience as a team leader. Bonus points: CPA and/or Master's of Taxation. Statement of Statutory Accounting Principle (SSAP) 101 reporting....

Remote

Tax Director Private Client Services

  • CBIZ, Inc.
  • Greenwich, CT
  • 90+ days ago
  • Greenwich, CT
  • 90+ days ago

#LI-DE1 #LI-Hybrid Essential Functions and Primary Duties Expand revenue of existing clients Responsible for short-term and long-term business planning; identify business opportunities for CBIZ in...

Hybrid

Demographic Data for Connecticut

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Connecticut

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Tax Specialist positions.



Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Connecticut offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.6%
Associate's Degree
7.1%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.3%
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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