Tax Specialist Jobs in Westwood, 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 - Ultra High Net Worth - Investment Fund Executives

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 1 day ago

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their...

Tax Manager

  • Northborough, MA (23 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Northborough, MA (23 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 1 day ago

A Top CPA firm in the Northborough, MA area 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...

Tax Senior

  • Canton, MA (4 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Canton, MA (4 miles from Westwood, 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...

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Tax Manager

  • Cambridge, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cambridge, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 1 day ago

A Top CPA firm in your area is looking to add a Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers its clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to recent growth of the...

Tax Manager

  • Westwood, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Westwood, MA
  • 1 day 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...

Tax Senior

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Tax Manager

  • Brockton, MA (12 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brockton, MA (12 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 2 days ago

A Top CPA firm in your area is looking to add a Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers its clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to recent growth of the...

Tax Manager - Mergers and Acquisitions, TICR

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 4 days ago

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their...

Tax Senior Manager Federal M&A - TICR

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 4 days ago

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their...

Director - Tax Reporting

  • Canton, MA (4 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Canton, MA (4 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 4 days ago

All Boston Mutual employees who interact with our policyholders, our producers, and our BML associates embrace the principles of our brand and service philosophy. We are all brand ambassadors....

Tax Manager

  • Blackstone, MA (21 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Blackstone, MA (21 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 4 days ago

A Top CPA firm in your area is looking to add a Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers its clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to recent growth of the...

State Income and Franchise - Investment Management Tax Manager - Multistate

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 5 days ago

research, and corporate tax returns 4+ years' experience providing tax planning services and 2+ years' experience with investment management or partnership taxation Bachelor's degree in accounting,...

Tax Senior-Financial Svcs-Global Infor Reporting (East Region Locations)

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Position Summary Are you a strategic and creative tax professional who would like to work on international tax regimes contributing to global tax transparency? Would you like to understand...

Property Tax Senior - Multistate

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 5 days ago

We bring together deep tax and industry knowledge, a national network of property tax specialists, and proprietary technology capabilities to help our clients explore new approaches, resourcing models...

Tax Senior - Financial Services-Insurance Tax (East Region City Locations)

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Position Summary Are you a senior tax professional who wants to specialize in Financial Services and Insurance? Do phrases like "accounting for income taxes," "tax structuring," and "tax...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Westwood, MA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Westwood, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.1%
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 Westwood, 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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