Tax Specialist Jobs in Cliffwood, 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 senior

  • Livingston, NJ (24 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Livingston, NJ (24 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth...

Senior Tax Analyst

  • Hoboken, NJ (23 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (23 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Assist with the US Tax compliance and provision process and other governance matters for RBC and affiliated companies doing business in the US. What will you do?...

Corporate Tax Manager

  • Florham Park, NJ (24 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (24 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

Corporate Tax Senior Manager

  • Florham Park, NJ (24 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (24 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

Tax Senior Manager - FSO - Indirect Tax, Credits & Incentives

  • Hoboken, NJ (23 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (23 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

skills and confidence to challenge existing processes Preferred Qualifications Experience in professional services or in-house financial industry roles Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, One Source Tax...

Senior Manager/Associate Director, Tax

  • Princeton, NJ (22 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (22 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Manage relationship with indirect tax compliance firm (outsourced). Manage relationship with external income/franchise tax advisors....

Tax Senior Analyst - FSO - Fiduciary Trust Estate Advisory Services

  • Hoboken, NJ (23 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (23 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 2 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 +...

Federal Tax Senior Manager - Financial Services Organization - GCR/Insurance

  • Hoboken, NJ (23 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (23 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Working with dedicated professionals in the insurance industry, you will be involved in dynamic tax compliance projects to develop your tax technical knowledge....

Tax Senior Manager - Financial Services Organization - Private Client Services

  • Hoboken, NJ (23 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (23 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Location: New York City, Jericho, Hoboken, Boston At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your...

Corporate Tax Senior Associate

  • Iselin, NJ (10 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (10 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

As the Corporate Tax Senior Associate, youll be a member of our Corporate Tax Solutions Family and work on business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting (either...

Corporate Tax Senior Associate - Methods, Credits & Incentives

  • Iselin, NJ (10 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (10 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

As the Corporate Tax Senior Associate of our Methods, Credits & Incentives practice, youll be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing accounting method studies and fixed asset...

Tax Director - Global Information Reporting

  • Florham Park, NJ (24 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (24 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism General Tax Consulting Management Level Director Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in finance consulting specialise in providing consulting...

Tax Senior Manager - Global Information Reporting

  • Florham Park, NJ (24 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (24 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

compliance solutions Oversee the implementation of compliance strategies for clients What You Must Have Bachelor's Degree 7 years of experience Certified Public Account (CPA), Enrolled Agent or Active...

Asset & Wealth Management Tax Manager

  • Florham Park, NJ (24 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (24 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

Asset & Wealth Management - Renewable Energy Tax Senior Manager

  • Florham Park, NJ (24 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (24 miles from Cliffwood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Industry/Sector Asset and Wealth Management Specialism Industry Tax Practice Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary A career in our Financial Services Tax practice, within...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Cliffwood, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Cliffwood, 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 Cliffwood, 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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