Tax Specialist Jobs in Plainfield, 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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Seasonal Business Tax Expert

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day 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...

Financial Services - Wealth and Asset Management - Tax Senior

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

You will be involved in tax compliance accounts for hedge funds, mutual funds and/or private equity funds....

Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real Estate - Tax Senior

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

compliance, due diligence, acquisition/disposition planning and structuring....

Tax Provision Manager - Tax Accounting & Risk Advisory (TARAS) - GCR - various locations

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

The opportunity This team comprises our most highly specialized resources in the area of ASC 740, provision process and internal controls over the tax provision....

Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real Estate - Tax Manager

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

Professional knowledge in a broad range of real estate tax technical and transaction skills, including partnership taxation, REITs taxation and qualification, partnership allocations, tax compliance...

Financial Services-Wealth and Asset Management - Tax Manager-EDGE client aligned

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

compliance....

Financial Services-Wealth and Asset Management - Tax Senior-EDGE client aligned

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Your key responsibilities A senior analyst in FSO EDGE WAM will be responsible for delivering tax compliance and consulting work for clients....

Tax Manager - Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real estate

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Professional knowledge in a broad range of real estate tax technical and transaction skills, including partnership taxation, REITs taxation and qualification, partnership allocations, tax compliance...

Full Time Tax Consultant (Accounting) (Summer/Fall 2026)

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Recruiting for this role ends on 8/15/2025 Work you'll do As a tax consultant, you will work directly with clients, building a relationship as a trusted tax specialist and advisor - the "go-to" tax...

Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real estate -Tax Senior Analyst-EDGE

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Lead the preparation and review of moderately complex tax/accounting regulatory and tax compliance with limited supervision....

Financial Services - Wealth and Asset Management - Tax Manager

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

You will manage tax compliance accounts for hedge funds and or private equity funds....

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

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 14 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...

Remote Work

Insurance Tax Senior Manager - United States

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

Senior Business Tax Consultant - Work From Home

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 17 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...

Remote Work

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

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Recruiting for this role ends on 8/15/2025 Work youll do As a tax consultant, you will work directly with clients, building a relationship as a trusted tax specialist and advisor the go-to tax professional...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Plainfield, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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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