Tax Specialist Jobs in Matawan, 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

  • Westfield, NJ (17 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Westfield, NJ (17 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 4 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...

Senior Tax Associate - State and Local Tax (SALT)

  • Woodbridge, NJ (9 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (9 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

research, and tax analysis Preferred/Desired Qualifications: CPA is a plus Master's Degree in Accounting JD or LL.M EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit-based employer....

Sales and Use Tax Auditor - Revenue Tax Specialist Senior - New York Territory

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Revenue Tax Specialist Senior performs highly difficult and specialized tax administration work to ensure compliance with Minnesota tax laws....

Tax Senior

  • Jersey City, NJ (23 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (23 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Develop and maintain client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for tax compliance and reporting matters....

Delivery Tax Manager- Global Employer Services

  • Princeton, NJ (21 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (21 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary Are you a leader and strategic thinker who is able to integrate strategic business knowledge with market-leading experience to design talent, mobility, and rewards programs? Do...

US E - Tax Manager - Global Employer Services (Delivery)

  • Jersey City, NJ (23 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (23 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Are you a leader and strategic thinker who is able to integrate strategic business knowledge with market-leading experience to design talent, mobility, and rewards programs? Do you have an...

Tax Senior - Financial Services

  • Iselin, NJ (11 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (11 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

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...

Tax Manager

  • Princeton, NJ (21 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (21 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Assess impact of changes in tax laws and its impact on the US GAAP tax provision Responsible for a high level understanding of the tax accounting and tax compliance impact for a line of business or...

Tax Senior, National Tax Controversy Services - Interest Analyzer

  • Princeton, NJ (21 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (21 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Position Summary Tax Senior, National Tax Controversy Services - Interest Analyzer Are you experienced in federal interest computations? Would you like to assist in resolving federal interest...

Tax Senior - Strategic Partnership Solutions

  • Jersey City, NJ (23 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (23 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Are you a tax specialist with experience in federal/tax and or partnership tax compliance who is frustrated with the traditional role in tax compliance?...

Tax Manager, National Tax Controversy Services - Interest Analyzer

  • Jersey City, NJ (23 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (23 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Position Summary Tax Manager, National Tax Controversy Services - Interest Analyzer Are you experienced in federal interest computations? Would you like to assist in resolving federal interest...

Tax Manager - Nat'l Federal Tax Services - Strategic Partnership Solutions

  • Jersey City, NJ (23 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (23 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Position Summary Tired of Tax Compliance and Busy Season? You've earned your stripes as a tax specialist and tapped into the world of cutting-edge tax technology....

Tax Senior Manager - Strategic Partnership Solutions

  • Princeton, NJ (21 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (21 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Position Summary Tired of Tax Compliance and Busy Season? You've earned your stripes as a tax specialist and tapped into the world of cutting-edge tax technology....

Trust & Estate Tax Senior Manager - Private Client Services (PCS)

  • Iselin, NJ (11 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (11 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Hold self and direct reports responsible for achieving developmental goals Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent field is required 8+ years of tax compliance, specialization...

Tax Director

  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Role: Tax Director Location: Brooklyn New York Duration: Permanent The right candidate for this role will be/have: Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, ethical self-starter Excellent communication...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Matawan, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Matawan, 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 Matawan, 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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