Tax Specialist Jobs in Raritan, 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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Investment Tax Director

  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Overview About PRINCO Princeton University Investment Company (PRINCO) is widely recognized as an innovative leader in the investment management industry. We manage Princeton Universitys $34...

Tax Senior, Sustainability Credits - National Federal Tax Services

  • Morristown, NJ (16 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morristown, NJ (16 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Our Global Investment and Innovation Incentives ("Gi3") practice provides our clients a broad range of government credits and incentives ("C&I") services across more than 150...

Tax Senior-Financial Svcs-Global Infor Reporting (East Region Locations)

  • Morristown, NJ (16 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morristown, NJ (16 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Are you a strategic and creative tax professional who would like to work on international tax regimes contributing to global tax transparency? Would you like to understand...

Tax Senior - Financial Svcs - Mutual Fund Tax (East Region City Locations)

  • Morristown, NJ (16 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morristown, NJ (16 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Mutual funds-Are you passionate about financial products and understand regulated investment companies, Subchapter M, section 4982 excise calculations, and tax compliance? If this...

Tax Senior, Business Tax Services - Fed/Corporate (East Coast)

  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Are you a strategic and creative federal tax professional who likes solving complex federal tax issues across multiple jurisdictions and countries? Do phrases like "accounting for...

Tax Senior - Financial Services-Insurance Tax (East Region City Locations)

  • Morristown, NJ (16 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morristown, NJ (16 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Are you a senior tax professional who wants to specialize in Financial Services and Insurance? Do phrases like "accounting for income taxes," "tax structuring," and "tax...

Tax Senior Manager - Financial Services Tax

  • Woodbridge, NJ (18 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (18 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you're starting out in your career or taking your next step as a...

Senior Tax Manager - National Office

  • Woodbridge, NJ (18 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (18 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

EisnerAmper is seeking a Senior Manager to join our National Tax Office. We are seeking someone who thrives in a growing environment, while providing clients with exceptional services. This...

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Tax Manager - Financial Services (Asset Wealth Management)

  • Woodbridge, NJ (18 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (18 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you're starting out in your career or taking your next step as a...

Tax Senior Associate - Trusts & Estates

  • Woodbridge, NJ (18 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (18 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Description & Requirements As a Tax Senior Associate at Forvis Mazars, you value working closely with others to plan and to help successful companies and their owners avoid surprises, coordinate...

Tax Manager - Trusts & Estates

  • Woodbridge, NJ (18 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (18 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Description & Requirements How you will contribute: Manage a client base of wealthy individuals or high net-worth individuals with complex investments and succession strategies and small business...

Tax Manager

  • Parsippany, NJ (23 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (23 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Kforce's client, a growing midsize CPA firm in Parsippany, seeks a Tax Manager. This firm offers a good work life balance along with opportunity to advance. Responsibilities include:...

Consultant, Tax Advisory Real Estate Solutions

  • Roseland, NJ (24 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Roseland, NJ (24 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Who We Are FTI Consulting is the world's leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the...

US E - Tax - Manager - Real Estate Tax (BTS East Region)

  • Morristown, NJ (16 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (16 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

taxation, REIT taxation and qualification, partnership allocations, tax compliance, due diligence, acquisition/disposition planning and structuring, and experience with federal tax compliance, federal...

US E - Tax - Manager - Business Tax Services - Investment Management - Private Equity (BTS East Region) 181361

  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from Raritan, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Do you have experience serving clients in partnership taxation, leading and mentoring teams, and advising on important tax and business issues?...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Raritan, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Raritan, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.5%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
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 Raritan, 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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