Tax Specialist Jobs in West Springfield, 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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Senior Tax Manager

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 8 hours ago

A Top CPA firm is seeking to add a Senior Tax Manager to their growing team. This established and expanding firm delivers valuable tax expertise to their clients. Due to recent growth, there's an...

Tax Manager US Tax Compliance

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 13 hours ago

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and through their work can make an impact on our industry. Were here to help our colleagues achieve success and...

Tax Associate

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Associate A Top CPA firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Associate to their growing team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the...

Tax Manager

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Seeking a talented Tax Manager to join a well-established company where there is plenty of autonomy and a path for advancement. This is an amazing opportunity for candidates looking to advance...

Corporate Tax Manager

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Corporate Tax Senior Manager

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Tax Director

  • Springfield, MA (3 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (3 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Tax Director - Partnership Track - Excellent Growth Opportunity About the Opportunity: gpac has partnered with a well-established public accounting firm, with multiple offices in the region, that...

Tax Director

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Tax Director - Partnership Track - Excellent Growth Opportunity About the Opportunity: gpac has partnered with a well-established public accounting firm, with multiple offices in the region, that...

Tax Senior Analyst - FSO - Fiduciary Trust Estate Advisory Services

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 5 days ago

. + Performing tax research and preparing written tax advice + Preparing tax information statements and tax returns including complex Forms 1041 and state income tax returns for trusts and estates +...

Tax Senior / Manager / Senior Manager / Director Asset Management

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Join to apply for the Tax Senior/Manager/Senior Manager/Director Asset Management role at Catalyst Labs Continue with Google Continue with Google 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join...

Tax Associate

  • Springfield, MA (3 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (3 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Tax Associate Needed A Top CPA firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Associate to their growing team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to...

Tax Senior Manager, Federal Tax - Flow-Thru (Remote Option)

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 5 days ago

At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG's extensive...

Remote Work

Senior Content Management Analyst- Tax QA

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 6 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 Manager

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 6 days ago

An established CPA firm is looking to add a Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent growth of the firm,...

AVP, Tax Director

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from West Springfield, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Virtus is dedicated to the success of employees and helping everyone on our team achieve their goals. We are a dynamic, fast-growing organization with the resources of a large firm and the...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in West Springfield, MA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in West Springfield, 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 West Springfield, 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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