Tax Specialist Jobs in Chatham, NJ

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

  • Clifton, NJ (17 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Clifton, NJ (17 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Duties/Responsibilities: The tax manager will work directly with a team of highly motivated staff accountants Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Complex tax and audit...

Tax Manager

  • Newark, NJ (12 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (12 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Duties/Responsibilities: The tax manager will work directly with a team of highly motivated staff accountants Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Complex tax and audit...

Tax Manager

  • Edison, NJ (14 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Edison, NJ (14 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Duties/Responsibilities: The tax manager will work directly with a team of highly motivated staff accountants Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Complex tax and audit...

Tax Manager

  • Jersey City, NJ (17 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (17 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Duties/Responsibilities: The tax manager will work directly with a team of highly motivated staff accountants Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Complex tax and audit...

Tax Manager

  • Edison, NJ (14 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Edison, NJ (14 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Duties/Responsibilities: The tax manager will work directly with a team of highly motivated staff accountants Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Complex tax and audit...

Junior Tax Specialist

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Prepare the tax provision for financial statements in accordance with ASC 740 / FAS109 calculating ETR, deferred and current taxes....

US E - Tax Manager US Payroll Operations - BPS

  • Morristown, NJ (6 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (6 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Join the worlds leading professional services firm assisting employers in operating payrolls for their workforce. As a Manager you will join a dynamic team delivering our US Managed Payroll Tax...

Tax Manager

  • Parsippany, NJ (9 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (9 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Proficiency in Microsoft excel, word, ERP and some tax research tools May have to be in warehouse environment, may need to lift less than 50 pounds Occasional International Travel (...

Tax Senior-Financial Services-Customer Tax Operations and Reporting. Job in New York Gr8Jobs

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

These engagements will primarily focus on non-resident alien (NRA) withholding and reporting (IRC Sections 1441 to 1446), Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), and domestic withholding and reporting...

Tax Senior, International Tax Services

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

Develops understanding of international tax aspects of ASC 740-10 Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises the day-to-day workload of International Tax Associates and Interns...

Tax Manager - Private Companies

  • Florham Park, NJ (3 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (3 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Director - Personal Financial Services

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

compliance, & planning to improve their operational efficiency & free up time to be spent focusing on personal wealth strategy....

Tax Senior Associate - Personal Financial Services

  • Florham Park, NJ (3 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (3 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

Demonstrated thorough technical skills in tax compliance for high net worth individuals....

Tax Director - Private Companies

  • Florham Park, NJ (3 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (3 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Senior Associate - Private Companies

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Demographic Data for Chatham, NJ

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Chatham, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Chatham, NJ 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 Chatham, NJ
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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