Tax Specialist Jobs in Waltham, 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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Tax Manager

  • GPAC
  • Milton, MA (14 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • moments ago
  • Milton, MA (14 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • moments ago

Tax Manager Location: Massachusetts (Onsite) Salary Range: $130,000 - $200,000 (DOE) We are currently seeking an experienced Tax Manager to this team. This position focuses on tax preparation and...

Hybrid

Tax Senior

  • GPAC
  • Berlin, MA (18 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • moments ago
  • Berlin, MA (18 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • moments 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

Excise Tax-Manager

  • EY
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

This position supports excise tax compliance and advisory projects for clients in a wide variety of industries including Oil & Gas, Transportation, Manufacturing and Retail....

Hybrid

Tax Supervisor

  • Kforce
  • Waltham, MA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 5 hours ago

Duties: Support engagement planning, scheduling, and delivery Review tax returns and supervise staff work Coach, train, and mentor tax staff Perform tax research and analysis; Monitor regulatory changes...

Hybrid

Payroll and Tax Specialist

  • Ramboll
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 8 hours ago

Your new role As our new Payroll and Tax Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting payroll operations across the U.S. while partnering closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors....

Hybrid

Tax Senior - Mergers and Acquisitions

  • Deloitte
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Direct complex tax research and formulate tax-planning strategies. Expand tax research skills through deep exploration of complex technical tax issues across a broad spectrum of tax law, etc)....

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Tax Senior Associate Private Equity Outsourcing

  • CBIZ, Inc.
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 1 day ago

#LI-DE1 #LI-Hybrid Are you a tax accountant focused on Private Equity that is looking to expand your knowledge beyond primarily tax compliance?...

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Tax Manager, Private Client Services

  • BDO Global
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 2 days ago

compliance process software (GoSystems, BNA Tax Planner, GoFileRoom, SurePrep), preferred Experience with tax research tools (BNA Portfolio, CCH IntelliConnect, Checkpoint and Lexis Nexis), preferred...

In Person

2027 Tax Staff

  • Baker Newman Noyes LLC
  • Woburn, MA (8 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (8 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 2 days ago

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

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Tax Senior Manager, Core Tax Services

  • ACM LLP
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Compliance Ensures clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies...

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Tax Director OOJ - 31041

  • Hatch Global Search
  • Wakefield, MA (12 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wakefield, MA (12 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Typical tax director duties: Reviewing various corporate tax returns and year-end tax accruals; estimating income taxes. Conducting research and planning according to current tax laws, and...

In Person

Tax Manager

  • Complete Staffing Solutions
  • Norwood, MA (15 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Norwood, MA (15 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 2 days ago

compliance Experience with QuickBooks and Ultratax Software a plus We offer excellent and competitive compensation and benefits, including: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience Generous...

Remote

Tax Supervisor - Strategic Business Solutions

  • Kahn Litwin Renza
  • Andover, MA (18 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Andover, MA (18 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Tax Supervisor - Strategic Business Solutions Kahn Litwin Renza - 5.0 Andover, MA Job Details Full-time $90,000 - $110,000 a year 18 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition...

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Tax Senior - Strategic Partnership Solutions

  • Deloitte
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Are you a tax specialist with experience in federal/tax and or partnership tax compliance who is frustrated with the traditional role in tax compliance?...

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Tax Senior

  • Kforce
  • Braintree, MA (18 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Braintree, MA (18 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Dedication to high standards, hiring of seasoned tax professionals, and work ethic is the reason our client base returns year after year....

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Waltham, MA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Waltham, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.6%
Associate's Degree
7.1%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.3%
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 Waltham, 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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