Tax Specialist Jobs in Boston, MA

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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LCW CPAs

Supervisor OR Manager, Tax & Accounting

  • LCW CPAs
  • Lawrence, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • LCW CPAs
  • Lawrence, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Position: Supervisor or Manager | Tax & Accounting Services Location: Lawrence, MA About LCW CPAs: LCW CPAs is a locally owned and operated firm in Lawrence, Massachusetts, committed to protecting...

Tax Manager

  • Brockton, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Brockton, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 hours ago

Responsiblilties for Tax Manager: Manage a team of associates Be a Team player Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Meet regularly with business and community contacts...

You can gain exposure to multiple industries and work alongside professionals with various backgrounds, including Ph.D. economists, business professionals and tax specialists....

Tax Director, Bridgeport

  • Boxborough, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Boxborough, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 4 hours ago

compliance and all types of tax returns Knowledge of QuickBooks, Lacerte, TPS, Adobe and MS Office Compensation: $115,000-$160,000....

US Indirect Tax Specialist

  • Boston, MA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 4 hours ago

Our North America Indirect Tax team is looking to add a forward-thinking, self-motivated indirect tax specialist to our team....

Tax Senior Manager, ASC740

  • Boston, MA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 12 hours ago

research databases such as BNA and RIA Proficient in all tax compliance process software including GoFileRoom, GoSystemRS, Caseware, BNA Depreciation Software, or comparable programs and standard tax...

Tax Manager

  • Boxford, MA (22 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boxford, MA (22 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Responsiblilties for Tax Manager: Manage a team of associates Be a Team player Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Meet regularly with business and community contacts...

Financial Services - Wealth and Asset Management - Tax Senior

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

You will be involved in tax compliance accounts for hedge funds, mutual funds and/or private equity funds....

. + Professional knowledge in a broad range of real estate tax technical and transaction skills, including partnership taxation, REITs taxation and qualification, partnership allocations, tax compliance...

**Your key responsibilities** A senior analyst in FSO EDGE WAM will be responsible for delivering tax compliance and consulting work for clients....

You will manage tax compliance accounts for hedge funds and or private equity funds....

compliance....

Lead the preparation and review of moderately complex tax/accounting regulatory and tax compliance with limited supervision....

. + CPA required for advancement + A minimum of 3 years relevant experience + Knowledge in a broad range of real estate tax technical and transaction skills, including partnership taxation, REIT taxation...

Mergers and Acquisition Tax (M&A Tax) - Manager

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Deals Tax Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax...

Demographic Data for Boston, MA

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Boston, MA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA
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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