Tax Specialist Jobs in Highland Park, 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 Analyst

  • Princeton, NJ (14 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Princeton, NJ (14 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Knowledge of FAS 109 Tax Accounting/ASC-740 Tax Accounting. Tax compliance review experience of federal, state, and other jurisdictions, and knowledge of tax preparation software....

Tax Senior Associate - Private Client Services

  • Iselin, NJ (7 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Iselin, NJ (7 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent field is required 3+ years of tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience Preferred/Desired Qualifications: Master's Degree in...

Tax Manager

  • New Brunswick, NJ (1 mile from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (1 mile from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Manager Vaco $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 / yr 401(k) United States, Jersey, Brunswick Jun 07, 2025 Hybrid - Work Life Balance Prioritized Mid-Sized Firm is currently adding a Tax Manager to...

Senior Indirect Tax Analyst

  • Bridgewater, NJ (11 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (11 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

compliance process which includes Sales & Use Taxes....

Tax Manager, State & Local Income Tax - (Remote Option)

  • Short Hills, NJ (17 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Short Hills, NJ (17 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

research skills KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges....

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Trust and Estate Tax Manager

  • Princeton, NJ (14 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Princeton, NJ (14 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Withum's Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment...

Tax Manager - Private Client Services (PCS)

  • Woodbridge, NJ (8 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (8 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent field is required 6+ years of recent (within 2 years) tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience in public accounting or public...

Tax Manager

  • Red Bank, NJ (21 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Red Bank, NJ (21 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Withum's Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment...

Tax Manager - US Business Process Solutions - Managed Payroll Services

  • Morristown, NJ (19 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (19 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary Join the world's leading professional services firm assisting employers in operating payrolls for their workforce. As a Manager you will join a dynamic team delivering our US...

Tax Manager

  • Piscataway, NJ (3 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (3 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 2 days 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...

US E - Tax - Senior Manager of Data Management - Global Employer Services Business Technology Center (GESTC)

  • Morristown, NJ (19 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (19 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Are you someone who challenges the status quo, acts autonomously, and has experience leading data management and governance in broadscale transformation programs? Are you ready to take the next...

Tax Manager

  • Woodbridge, NJ (8 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (8 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 3 days 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

  • Princeton, NJ (14 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (14 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 3 days 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 (21 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (21 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 3 days 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 (2 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (2 miles from Highland Park, NJ)
  • 3 days 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...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Highland Park, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park, 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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