Tax Specialist Jobs in Park Ridge, 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 - Private Client Services (Hybrid)

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

Application Notice We encourage you to apply thoughtfully by selecting one position that best matches your qualifications and interests. You may submit up to two active applications at a time....

Senior Tax Manager - Private Client Services (Hybrid)

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

Application Notice We encourage you to apply thoughtfully by selecting one position that best matches your qualifications and interests. You may submit up to two active applications at a time....

Tax Preparer

  • Ridgewood, NY (24 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Ridgewood, NY (24 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

Job Title: Tax Preparer Department/Business Unit: Managed Operations Reports to: Office Supervisor Status: Seasonal FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Summary The Tax Preparer role involves preparing...

Tax Manager or Director

  • Woodcliff Lake, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • Woodcliff Lake, NJ
  • 6 hours ago

Join to apply for the Tax Manager or Director role at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Tax Manager or Director role at CLA...

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Senior Tax Analyst

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Perform indirect tax account accruals, reconciliations, and related journal entries....

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

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

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

Public Accounting Tax Manager

  • West Caldwell, NJ (17 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Caldwell, NJ (17 miles from Park Ridge, 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...

Public Accounting Tax Manager

  • Cedar Grove, NJ (15 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cedar Grove, NJ (15 miles from Park Ridge, 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...

Senior Tax Director

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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

Senior Income Tax Analyst

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Finally, this position would be responsible for tax research, maintenance and tracking of income tax notices and special tax projects supporting Group Tax as assigned....

Counsel Director, Tax

  • New York City, NY (22 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York City, NY (22 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

research and position memos, and interpreting tax statutes and guidance across all tax types - including gaming taxes and customer tax reporting & withholding....

Tax Manager, Federal Compliance and Provision

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary The Federal Tax Manager will be an integral part in supporting the US Domestic income tax provision and compliance function. This role will sit within the Tax Operations group but will...

International Tax Manager

  • Jersey City, NJ (21 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (21 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Key responsibilities Lead foreign indirect tax compliance processes such as VAT & GST calculation and reporting. Coordinate and manage transfer pricing documentation and compliance....

Associate Manager, Tax Accounting

  • Armonk, NY (18 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Armonk, NY (18 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Coordinate with US Tax Compliance Team and External Providers: Liaise with IBM's US tax team and external service providers to obtain quarterly and annual US income tax provision calculations and cash...

Public Accounting Tax Manager

  • Montville, NJ (18 miles from Park Ridge, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Montville, NJ (18 miles from Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, 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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