Tax Specialist Jobs in Newark, DE

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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Director, Tax

  • Newark, DE
  • 3 days ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 3 days ago

Leading the income tax compliance function to ensure accurate and timely reporting....

Tax Associate

  • Wilmington, DE (12 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (12 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 4 days ago

team to acquire annual tax documents Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in accounting and/or finance preferred 5+ years of experience in the trust industry, preferably with a concentration on income tax...

Entry Level Tax Preparer

  • Elkton, MD (8 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 6 days ago
  • Elkton, MD (8 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 6 days ago

Your Purpose: At Jackson Hewitt, we provide an invaluable service in guiding our clients through the tax codes, rules, and processes. We do this with integrity, quality, and consistency. This is...

Experienced Tax Preparer can provide his/her Md. Tax Preparers License

  • Elkton, MD (8 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 6 days ago
  • Elkton, MD (8 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 6 days ago

Your Purpose: At Jackson Hewitt, we provide an invaluable service in guiding our clients through the tax codes, rules, and processes. We do this with integrity, quality, and consistency. This is...

Tax Manager

  • Brookhaven, PA (24 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 8 days ago
  • Brookhaven, PA (24 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 8 days ago

Assess impact of changes in tax laws and its impact on the US GAAP tax provision Responsible for a high level understanding of the tax accounting and tax compliance impact for a line of business or...

Senior Tax Analyst

  • Wilmington, DE (12 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 9 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (12 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 9 days ago

Ideal Candidate: CPA a must, Big 4 public accounting experience preferred Strong understanding of ASC 740 Experience with complicated research on topics pertaining to both Domestic and International...

Tax Preparer

  • Oxford, PA (18 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 9 days ago
  • Oxford, PA (18 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 9 days ago

Liberty Tax Service Job Title: Tax Preparer Department/Business Unit: Managed Operations Reports to: Office Supervisor Status: Seasonal FLSA Status: Non-Exempt This posting is to build a candidate...

Senior Tax Analyst State and Local Taxes

  • Wilmington, DE (12 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 12 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (12 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 12 days ago

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for the accurate preparation and review of corporate and partnership state and local tax returns Conduct tax research and analysis to ensure compliance...

Tax Manager

  • Aston, PA (22 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 19 days ago
  • Aston, PA (22 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 19 days ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Oversee a team of highly motivated Tax staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Meet regularly with business and community contacts to maintain...

Federal & International Tax Compliance and Reporting

  • Elsmere, DE (11 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 22 days ago
  • Elsmere, DE (11 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 22 days ago

compliance and ASC 740 reporting....

Trust Tax Manager

  • Wilmington, DE (12 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (12 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 30+ days ago

Trust Tax Manager Wilmington, United States | Posted on 05/02/2025 Job Description The primary function of the Tax Manager is the planning, oversight, preparation and review of Fiduciary Income...

Block Advisor Tax Advisor Immediate Hire

  • Wilmington, DE (12 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (12 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 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 Manager, Tax Accounting & Reporting

  • Wilmington, DE (12 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (12 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 60+ days ago

Prepare tax journal entries and reconcile tax accounts. Prepare quarterly intercompany journal entries Maintain inventory of uncertain tax positions....

Domestic Tax Manager

  • Wilmington, DE (12 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (12 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 60+ days ago

Federal tax compliance....

Tax Manager

  • Wilmington, DE (12 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (12 miles from Newark, DE)
  • 60+ days ago

CPA certification is Required Over 5 years of expertise in tax, tax planning, tax compliance and tax accounting, with client services experience a must....

Demographic Data for Newark, DE

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Newark, DE

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Newark, DE 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 Newark, DE
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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