Tax Specialist Jobs in Maine

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 US Tax Compliance

  • Augusta, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 4 days ago

A vacancy has arisen for a North American based Tax Manager to join the Amex GBT Tax team to assist with managing the US federal, state income tax and indirect tax compliance....

Senior Content Management Analyst- Tax QA

  • Augusta, ME
  • 10 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 10 days ago

The Senior Tax Analyst must be versed in tax law, capable of providing clarification and interpretation to the software development team when needed, as well as conducting tax research using various...

Tax Senior

  • Portland, ME
  • 13 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 13 days ago

Responsibilities for Tax Senior: Ability to complete individual, trusts, partnerships, and corporate returns Assure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations Tax research, tax...

Tax Manager

  • Portland, ME
  • 13 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 13 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...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Portland, ME
  • 13 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 13 days ago

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

Tax Professional - Utility Industry

  • Augusta, ME
  • 24 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 24 days ago

at SolomonEdwards in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Tax Professional Utility Industry Remote USA, USA About Us SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC (SolomonEdwards) is a full-service...

International Tax Senior Analyst

  • Augusta, ME
  • 24 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 24 days 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,...

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Bangor, ME
  • 24 days ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 24 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...

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Lewiston, ME
  • 24 days ago
  • Lewiston, ME
  • 24 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...

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Portland, ME
  • 24 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 24 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...

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Auburn, ME
  • 24 days ago
  • Auburn, ME
  • 24 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...

Senior Tax Manager - F11455L4-PT_16-4658

  • Augusta, ME
  • 25 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 25 days ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: 100% Remote Sr. Tax Manager position Position Responsibilities: - Review and prepare complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax...

Remote Work

Tax Senior - Private Client Services

  • Portland, ME
  • 28 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 28 days ago

You will also utilize tax research tools to help determine the proper tax treatment of a variety of client transactions....

Tax Senior - Corporate Tax - Banking

  • Portland, ME
  • 28 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 28 days ago

You will also utilize tax research tools to help determine the proper tax treatment of a variety of client transactions....

Tax Manager - Corporate Tax

  • Portland, ME
  • 28 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 28 days ago

compliance and planning at both the federal and state level Manages complex federal/state income tax returns with multi-state and foreign operations Prepares and reviews GAAP (ASC 740) income tax provisions...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Maine

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Maine 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 Maine
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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