Tax Specialist Jobs in Somerset, 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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Indirect Transaction Tax Senior

  • Iselin, NJ (12 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Iselin, NJ (12 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

Tax Professional - Utility Industry

  • Newark, NJ (24 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (24 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

Tax Professional - Utility Industry Newark,NJ About Us SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC (SolomonEdwards) is a full-service professional services firm offering financial, operational, and technology...

Senior Tax Specialist

  • Morristown, NJ (19 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (19 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

research Willingness to participate in multiple areas of tax, including foreign country tax regimes Proven experience utilizing standard business (MS Office), tax (research and compliance) and accounting...

Investment Tax Director Princeton University

  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Department PRINCO Category Financial Services and Procurement Job Type Full-Time Overview About PRINCO Princeton University Investment Company (PRINCO) is widely recognized as an innovative leader...

Tax Analyst

  • Florham Park, NJ (20 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (20 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

research; draft and review memoranda to support tax return positions and special projects aimed at minimizing tax exposure Apply ASC 740 principles to prepare accurate income tax accruals and related...

Tax Manager US Tax Compliance

  • Trenton, NJ (22 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (22 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

A vacancy has arisen for a North American based Tax Manager to join the Amex GBT Tax team to assist with managing the US federal, state income tax and indirect tax compliance....

Sales & Use Tax Manager

  • Warren, NJ (9 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (9 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Hello. Were Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, were improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global...

Senior Tax Associate - Financial Services

  • Iselin, NJ (12 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (12 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

foundation Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work What Work You Will be Responsible For: Responsible for managing and coordinating tax...

Senior Tax Analyst - Transaction Tax Compliance

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (12 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (12 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Automated tax systems experience including Vertex and/or Taxware. SAP, PeopleSoft, or other major accounting system experience. Tax research and audit experience....

Tax senior

  • Livingston, NJ (22 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Livingston, NJ (22 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth...

Corporate Tax Manager

  • Florham Park, NJ (20 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (20 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

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

Corporate Tax Senior Manager

  • Florham Park, NJ (20 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (20 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

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

Senior Manager/Associate Director, Tax

  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Manage relationship with indirect tax compliance firm (outsourced). Manage relationship with external income/franchise tax advisors....

Tax Senior Analyst - FSO - Fiduciary Trust Estate Advisory Services

  • Iselin, NJ (12 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (12 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

. + Performing tax research and preparing written tax advice + Preparing tax information statements and tax returns including complex Forms 1041 and state income tax returns for trusts and estates +...

Corporate Tax Senior Associate

  • Iselin, NJ (12 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (12 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

As the Corporate Tax Senior Associate, youll be a member of our Corporate Tax Solutions Family and work on business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting (either...

Demographic Data for Somerset, NJ

Moving to Somerset, NJ? Find some basic demographic data about Somerset, NJ below.


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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Somerset, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Somerset, 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 Somerset, 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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