Tax Specialist Jobs in Freehold, 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 Associate - Financial Services

  • Iselin, NJ (23 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • Iselin, NJ (23 miles from Freehold, NJ)
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foundation Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work What Work You Will be Responsible For: Responsible for managing and coordinating tax...

Senior Manager/Associate Director, Tax

  • Princeton, NJ (21 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (21 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

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

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

  • New Brunswick, NJ (19 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (19 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Tax Senior Manager - FSO - Indirect Tax, Credits & Incentives Join to apply for the Tax Senior Manager - FSO - Indirect Tax, Credits & Incentives role at EY. Location: Anywhere in Country At EY,...

Tax Senior Analyst - FSO - Fiduciary Trust Estate Advisory Services

  • Iselin, NJ (23 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (23 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 3 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 +...

Corporate Tax Senior Associate

  • Iselin, NJ (23 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (23 miles from Freehold, 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 (23 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (23 miles from Freehold, 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...

Senior Content Management Analyst- Tax QA

  • Trenton, NJ (23 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (23 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

The Senior Tax Analyst must be versed in tax law, capable of providing clarification and interpretation to the software development team when needed, as well as conducting tax research using various...

Tax Director

  • Red Bank, NJ (14 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Red Bank, NJ (14 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Kforce's client, a growing midsize public accounting firm in Red Bank, NJ is seeking a Tax Director. This role reports to the Tax Partners. Key Tasks: Review of complex C corp., S corp. and...

Deployment Manager Tax

  • Iselin, NJ (23 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (23 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's...

Manager, Tax - Trusts & Estates

  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

research projects prepared by associates and seniors in a high volume, fast paced environment Supervise tax associates and seniors including participation in their training and growth....

Manager, Tax - Private Client

  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Description & Requirements Forvis Mazars' Private Client tax advisors provide sophisticated tax compliance, consulting, and planning services to individuals, multi-generational families, fiduciaries...

Tax Manager

  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Tax Manager Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we...

Sales & Use Tax Director - State and Local Tax (SALT)

  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent field CPA, EA, or JD 10 + years of sales and use tax compliance and consulting experience. 5+ years of Vertex returns software (or...

Delivery Tax Manager- Global Employer Services, HNW

  • Princeton, NJ (21 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (21 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

compliance and planning Bachelor's Degree One of the following active accreditations obtained: Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA If not CPA eligible, one...

Indirect Unclaimed Property and Escheat Services Tax Manager

  • New Brunswick, NJ (19 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (19 miles from Freehold, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country 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 career wherever you...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Freehold, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Freehold, 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 Freehold, 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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