Tax Specialist Jobs in Paramus, 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 Business Tax Accountant - Work From Home - 3+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Overview At Intuit we believe everyone should have the opportunity to prosper, which is why our mission is Powering Prosperity Around the World. Being a mission-driven company includes living our...

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Seasonal Business Tax Expert

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Overview At Intuit we believe everyone should have the opportunity to prosper, which is why our mission is Powering Prosperity Around the World. Being a mission-driven company includes living our...

Senior Business Tax Consultant - Work From Home - 3+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Overview At Intuit we believe everyone should have the opportunity to prosper, which is why our mission is Powering Prosperity Around the World. Being a mission-driven company includes living our...

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Business Tax Specialist - Work From Home

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Overview At Intuit we believe everyone should have the opportunity to prosper, which is why our mission is Powering Prosperity Around the World. Being a mission-driven company includes living our...

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Business Tax Expert - Work From Home

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Overview At Intuit we believe everyone should have the opportunity to prosper, which is why our mission is Powering Prosperity Around the World. Being a mission-driven company includes living our...

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Senior Tax Analyst

  • Hackensack, NJ (4 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (4 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Tax Research: Assist with the review of tax technical and financial reporting guidance, and requirements, research foreign withholding tax and reporting requirements....

International Tax Manager - CPA

  • Bayonne, NJ (19 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Bayonne, NJ (19 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

CPA required 57 years international tax experience (Big 4 a plus) Strong ASC 740 and compliance background Collaborative, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven ???????...

Japanese Business Services (JBS) - Federal Tax Senior - Global Compliance and Reporting - New York

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Progress toward (or completion of) a valid CPA certification or licensed attorney status A background in tax compliance and accounting for income tax and a broad understanding of US income taxation...

Business Tax Specialist - Work From Home - 3+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Overview At Intuit we believe everyone should have the opportunity to prosper, which is why our mission is Powering Prosperity Around the World. Being a mission-driven company includes living our...

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US E - Tax - Manager - Global Employer Services Technology Group - Product Support Manager GAIN (GESTC)

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Product Support Manager Global Employer Services Technology Center Are you a passionate Product Manager with a proven track record of delivering exceptional product support? Do you thrive in a...

US C - Full Time Tax Consultant (Transfer Pricing) (FY26 Sourcing) (FY26 Hire)

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

You can gain exposure to multiple industries and work alongside professionals with various backgrounds, including Ph.D. economists, business professionals and tax specialists....

Business Tax Expert - Work From Home - 3+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Overview At Intuit we believe everyone should have the opportunity to prosper, which is why our mission is Powering Prosperity Around the World. Being a mission-driven company includes living our...

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Director, Tax Accounting

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Candidates should be proficient in all aspects of income tax accounting. In depth knowledge of federal, state, and international tax laws and regulations is required. Successful candidates will...

Corporate Tax Senior Associate

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

across various industries including the life science, technology, manufacturing, retail sectors; calculate quarterly estimated tax and generate tax vouchers for large corporate clients; engage in ASC...

Tax Associate

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Paramus, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

This role reports to the Tax Director and will be handling diverse tax compliance and research related to their properties....

Demographic Data for Paramus, NJ

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Paramus, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Paramus, 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 Paramus, 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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