Tax Specialist Jobs in Elizabeth, 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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Senior Tax Manager Director

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Senior Tax Manager Opportunity Boutique CPA Firm | Nassau County, NY We're partnering with a well-established, high-quality boutique CPA firm in Nassau County to find a Senior Tax Manager ready to...

Tax Director, International - Indirect Tax

  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest...

Tax Director, International - Trade & Customs

  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

research and planning related to trade, customs, and tariff issues Work with foreign accounting firms in our international network with their clients who come to the U.S., and with your clients who...

Tax Manager - Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality

  • Hackensack, NJ (16 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (16 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

Conduct tax research to stay up-to-date with changing tax laws and regulations and identify opportunities for tax planning....

Full Time Tax Consultant (Legal Business Services) (Summer 2026, Winter 2027)

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

Position Summary Full Time Legal Business Associate, Legal Business Services Today's world requires a new approach to the delivery of legal services. Now more than ever, legal departments are...

Full Time Tax Consultant (Legal Business Services) (Winter 2026)

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

Position Summary Full Time Legal Business Associate, Legal Business Services Today's world requires a new approach to the delivery of legal services. Now more than ever, legal departments are...

Multi-State Payroll Tax Manager

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

entries Ability to oversee Form W-2 process Travel Requirements Up to 20% Job Posting End Date Learn more about how we work: PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will...

Internal Accounting Tax Manager

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

taxation and tax reporting requirements Superb written and verbal communication skills Results oriented, strong project management skills including the ability to drive people and projects to completion...

Tax Senior - Financial Services Organization - Tax Technology & Transformation

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Project Management Professional 'PMP' or the ability to get one of these certifications Ideally, you'll also have Knowledge in implementing tax technology solutions (e.g., CorpTax, ONESOURCE, Sabrix, Vertex...

FY26 - Tax Technology and Transformation - Indirect Tax - Manager

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Transfer control of tax decision-making from the transaction processing personnel and outside vendors to the tax specialists within our client's tax department....

Corporate Tax Director

  • Iselin, NJ (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Iselin, NJ (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

As the Corporate Tax Director, 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 tax...

Global Tax Manager

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Ability to perform tax research and interpret tax laws, regulations, and rulings. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite....

Tax Director/Senior Manager

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

A reputable Public Accounting firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Dir/ Senior Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax....

Tax Associate II I Private Client Service

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

CBIZ, Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory,...

Manager, Tax (Multiple Positions), New York, NY.

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Tax / Experienced / Manager Manager, Tax (Multiple Positions), New York, NY. New York, NY 125504 Experienced Provide U.S. tax compliance services to businesses. Apply and review U.S. tax...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Elizabeth, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, 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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