Tax Specialist Jobs in Shirley, 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.

1-15 of 34 Jobs

Tax Senior

  • Chelmsford, MA (14 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chelmsford, MA (14 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 1 day 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

Senior Tax Analyst

  • Waltham, MA (23 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (23 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Experience performing tax research using tax services such as CCH, RIA, BNA, etc....

Experienced Tax Professional

  • Clinton, MA (11 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Clinton, MA (11 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 3 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....

Block Advisor Tax Advisor

  • Andover, MA (24 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Andover, MA (24 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Block Advisor Tax Advisor 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 77 Main St, Andover, MA 01810 Our Company At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help...

International Tax Manager

  • Tewksbury, MA (21 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tewksbury, MA (21 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 3 days 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...

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Worcester, MA (23 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (23 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 4 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...

Tax Senior

  • Boylston, MA (16 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boylston, MA (16 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 5 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

Tax Senior

  • Berlin, MA (13 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Berlin, MA (13 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 7 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

NOW HIRING Senior Tax Associate

  • Andover, MA (24 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Andover, MA (24 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Senior Tax Associate | Full-Service Public Accounting Firm | Essex County, MA Full-Time | Flexible Schedule | Competitive Pay GPAC is partnering with a well-established, family-built and owned...

Tax Manager

  • Andover, MA (24 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Andover, MA (24 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 10 days 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...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Framingham, MA (20 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (20 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax laws, ASC 740, and international tax principles and partnership taxation Strong knowledge of Multistate income tax apportionment and compliance....

Remote Work

Tax Senior

  • Nashua, NH (14 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (14 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 11 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

Tax Manager

  • Northborough, MA (17 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Northborough, MA (17 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 17 days ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Lead and manage tax compliance, reporting, and filing processes for clients. Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities....

Tax Manager

  • Acton, MA (11 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Acton, MA (11 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 17 days ago

We are seeking a Tax Manager for a professional tax and bookkeeping services firm in Boxborough, MA. This role will lead and manage complex tax engagements for individuals, businesses, and trusts,...

Tax Manager PAYS $160000/YR Acton, MA

  • Acton, MA (11 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Acton, MA (11 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 18 days ago

Tax Manager PAYS $160000/YR Acton, MA Job Poster : Global Channel Management, Inc. Skills:TAX MANAGER accounting | Location: Acton, Massachusetts, United States Of America Views:34 Tax Manager...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Shirley, MA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Shirley, 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 Shirley, 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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