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

  • Stamford, CT
  • 1 hour ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 1 hour 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...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 hour ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 hour ago

A Top CPA firm is seeking to add a Senior Tax Manager to their growing team. This established and expanding firm delivers valuable tax expertise to their clients. Due to recent growth, there's an...

Tax Manager

  • Stamford, CT
  • 4 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 4 hours 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

  • Burlington, CT
  • 4 hours ago
  • Burlington, CT
  • 4 hours 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 US Tax Compliance

  • Hartford, CT
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 6 hours ago

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and through their work can make an impact on our industry. Were here to help our colleagues achieve success and...

Tax Senior Analyst

  • Manchester, CT
  • 6 hours ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 6 hours ago

With a focus on U.S. domestic tax matters, this role plays a key part in supporting the tax provision (ASC 740), income tax compliance, and planning activities....

Sales & Use Tax Analyst

  • Stamford, CT
  • 6 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 6 hours ago

entries for accruals and payments are timely, accurate, and complete + Review and execute funding requests....

Tax Associate

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

Senior International Tax Associate

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

About Us Crane NXT is a premier industrial technology company that provides proprietary and trusted technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate what matters most to its customers. The...

Tax Manager

  • Hartford, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Hartford, 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 Manager

  • Torrington, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Torrington, 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 Manager

  • New Haven, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • New Haven, 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...

Corporate Tax Director

  • Canaan, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Canaan, CT
  • 3 days ago

The ideal candidate brings a strong technical tax background, significant ASC 740 experience, and a foundation from a Big Four public accounting firm....

Tax Manager or Director

  • Shelton, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Shelton, CT
  • 3 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...

Tax Senior / Manager / Senior Manager / Director Asset Management

  • Greenwich, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT
  • 4 days ago

Location: Cayman Islands | Bermuda | Bahamas | British Virgin Islands | Crown Dependencies (eg, Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man) Overview: We are seeking experienced tax professionals from Associate...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Connecticut

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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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