Tax Specialist Jobs in Boxborough, 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 (23 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • LCW CPAs
  • Lawrence, MA (23 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 3 days 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...

Transaction Tax Manager

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

CPA or JD/active law license required Experience in Corporate, S-Corp. and/or Partnership returns Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP, tax...

Experienced Tax Professional

  • Brookline, MA (22 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Brookline, MA (22 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 9 hours 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....

Block Advisor Tax Advisor

  • Natick, MA (16 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Natick, MA (16 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 9 hours 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

  • Cambridge, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 9 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...

Full Time Tax Consultant (Transfer Pricing) (Summer/Fall 2025, Winter 2026)

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

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

International Tax Manager

  • Tewksbury, MA (16 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Tewksbury, MA (16 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 20 hours ago

-based and local country matters including; international tax compliance, planning and structuring, cross-border transactions, transfer pricing and supply chain planning, international high net worth...

Tax Supervisor Private Client Services

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago

CBIZ, Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory,...

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Worcester, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Worcester, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day 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...

US C - Full Time Tax Consultant (Transfer Pricing) (FY26 Sourcing) (FY26 Hire)

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago

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
  • 1 day ago
  • Boxborough, MA
  • 1 day 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 (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description 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 (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day 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 Senior

  • Boylston, MA (13 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boylston, MA (13 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Remote Work

Financial Services - Wealth and Asset Management - Tax Senior

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 2 days ago

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

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Boxborough, MA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Boxborough, 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 Boxborough, 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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