Tax Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Executive Director - Tax, Value and Risk Advisory

  • Boston, MA
  • moments ago
  • Boston, MA
  • moments ago

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology...

Full Time Tax Consultant (Accounting) (Summer 2026, Winter 2027)

  • Boston, MA
  • moments ago
  • Boston, MA
  • moments ago

Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting....

Full Time Tax Consultant (Accounting) (Summer 2027, Winter 2028)

  • Boston, MA
  • moments ago
  • Boston, MA
  • moments ago

Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting....

Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting....

Senior Director, Tax

  • Boston, MA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 6 hours ago

Who we are At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to...

Tax Senior

  • Raynham, MA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Raynham, MA
  • 14 hours 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

  • Reading, MA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Reading, MA
  • 14 hours ago

Gpac houses a team of professional Recruiters who specialize in the Public Accounting industry! The reputable clients we partner with are looking to add dedicated talent to their team!...

US E - Tax - Senior Global Employer Services (Executive Comp)

  • Boston, MA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 14 hours ago

Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting....

Public Accounting & Tax Professional

  • Marshfield, MA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Marshfield, MA
  • 15 hours ago

Public Accounting & Tax Professional (Marshfield) Nielsen, McDonough & Company, LLC plain street near school street compensation: Salary, Hourly, or Percentage of Billings employment type: experience...

Insurance Tax Senior Manager - United States

  • Boston, MA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 23 hours ago

Industry/Sector Insurance Specialism Industry Tax Practice Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to...

Senior Tax Manager - National Office

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with partnerships, S corporations, and/or C corporations Strong analytical and writing skills Strong proficiency with tax research databases (such as Bloomberg...

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Tax Director - Mergers & Acquisitions (Private Equity)

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

In-depth knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax laws, international tax concepts, and partnership taxation....

Tax Manager - Private Client Services

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent field 4+ years of recent tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience in public accounting or with a mix of public/private experience...

Tax Associate

  • Worcester, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 1 day ago

Kforce has a client in need of a Tax Associate in Worcester, MA. The client is a small independent stable Financial Services firm, with a tight-knit team and great exposure to a wide variety of...

Lead Tax Specialist -Insurance Specialty

  • Lynn, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lynn, MA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Summary We are looking for a Lead Tax Specialist to join our US Tax team for the insurance business unit of GE Aerospace called ERAC ERAC, Employers Reassurance Corporation and a corporate...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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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