Tax Specialist Jobs in Rutherford, 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 Senior Associate

  • Morristown, NJ (20 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • Morristown, NJ (20 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • moments ago

Marcum LLP is thrilled to announce that we are now part of CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs, a partnership that unites us with one of the nation's top accounting and advisory providers. As part of this new...

Tax Senior

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Position Summary Deloitte Tax LLP seeks a Tax Senior in New York, New York Work You'll Do Assist clients with fundamental tax planning and analysis. Work to understand company-specific business...

Audit/Tax Senior

  • Iselin, NJ (20 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Iselin, NJ (20 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Position Summary Novogradac & Company LLP is searching for a Senior Accountant to join our fast-growing firm. The Senior Accountant will manage a variety of tax, audit and other assignments as...

City Tax Auditor

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

IMPORTANT NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES WHO HAVE A CITY TAX AUDITOR TITLE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) WHEN APPLYING AND INDICATE IN YOUR...

Lead Tax Analyst

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Tax Analyst to fulfill the role of a FATCA and CRS subject matter expert within the Enterprise Customer Tax Utility in Shared Services Operations....

Tax Manager - Manufacturing, International and Technology

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+...

Tax Associate 2026

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

With over 120 offices and nearly 7,000 associates throughout the U.S. CBIZ (NYSE: CBZ) delivers top-level financial and employee business services to organizations of all sizes, as well as...

Tax Manager - Remote

  • Pine Brook, NJ (12 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Pine Brook, NJ (12 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

Gpac has partnered with top CPA firms located in Pine Brook, NJ! They are looking for top talent to add to their team on a permanent-full-time basis! Applicants must be legally authorized to work...

Remote Work

Tax Associate Hybrid work

  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

Junior- to Mid-Level Tax Associate** **Job Description:** We are seeking a junior-to-mid-level associate with 2-3 years of relevant experience to join our Taxation Practice Group in Boston, New...

Real Estate Accounting & Tax Manager

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We're Agora, a Fin-Tech & Prop-Tech established, growing company. Our mission is to revolutionize the way Real Estate Investment firms and investors manage their capital, processes, and...

Payroll Tax Senior Analyst- USA and CA

  • Morristown, NJ (20 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morristown, NJ (20 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description The Payroll Tax Senior Analyst for US and Canada will provide comprehensive payroll tax guidance and support to a high-volume, complex payroll department including but not limited...

Tax Senior Analyst - Assistant Vice President-C12

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Business Sr. Analyst is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow...

Manager - Tax Technology & Transformation - Indirect Tax

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Transfer control of tax decision-making from the transaction processing personnel and outside vendors to the tax specialists within our client's tax department....

Custody Tax Analyst

  • Jersey City, NJ (6 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (6 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job description Our purpose - Opening up a world of opportunity - explains why we exist. Here at HSBC we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up new kinds of...

Manager, Tax 1

  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Rutherford, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, 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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