Tax Specialist Jobs in Upper Saddle River, 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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Senior Tax Manager Director

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Senior Tax Manager Opportunity Boutique CPA Firm | Nassau County, NY We're partnering with a well-established, high-quality boutique CPA firm in Nassau County to find a Senior Tax Manager ready to...

Tax Director - Mergers and Acquisition (M&A Tax)

  • Florham Park, NJ (24 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (24 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Deals Tax Management Level Director Job Description & Summary A career in our Merger and Acquisition Tax practice, within Tax services, will provide you...

Tax Specialist

  • Bogota, NJ (12 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Bogota, NJ (12 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Vision general y Principales funciones Estamos buscando Jefe de contabilidad e impuestos con experiencia en areas de manufactura, que nos ayuden a construir el futuro. Con base en Bogota,...

Credits Incentives and Methods Tax Associate - Fall 2026

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their...

Tax Director - National Tax Office (Operating Partnerships)

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Experience working at a large accounting firm Preferred Qualifications: Strong proficiency with Excel Strong proficiency with tax research databases (Bloomberg BNA, RIA Checkpoint) EisnerAmper is proud...

US E - Tax - Sr. Manager - Data Management - Global Employer Services Business Technology Center (GESTC)

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

Are you someone who challenges the status quo, acts autonomously, and has experience leading data management and governance in broadscale transformation programs? Are you ready to take the next...

US E - Tax - Manager - National Tax - AI Data Scientist (TTO - P&A Asset Portfolio)

  • Jersey City, NJ (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

If you are a technology visionary with a passion for transforming global tax business with digital technology, consider working with the US Tax Transformation technology team. This is an exciting...

Tax Associate - Business Enterprise Services 2026

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

CBIZ, Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory,...

International Tax Senior Manager - Partnerships

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Specialty/Competency:** IFS - Finance **Industry/Sector:** Not Applicable **Time Type:** Full time **Travel Requirements:** Up to 20% A career in Finance, within Internal Firm Services, will...

Domestic/Federal Tax Senior Manager - Partnership Tax

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

local tax return review - Understanding of partnership and partner tax allocations - Knowledge of foreign reporting requirements - Experience managing tax compliance for multiple entities - Skills in tax...

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Tax Preparer Assistant- Franchise Location

  • Bergenfield, NJ (9 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bergenfield, NJ (9 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

What you'll do... As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, and money, youll build client relationships that will grow stronger every year. What Youll...

National Office Tax Manager or Senior Manager - Tax Controversy

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

The Weaver Experience Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm with opportunities for professionals in many different fields. We seek to bring a human element to...

Senior Tax Analyst, Tax Research & Content

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Tax Research & Content Analyst you will: Represent Tax Research & Content effectively as a subject matter expert/project point person on projects and initiatives Develop training materials and provide...

Tax Professional - Franchise Location

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

What you'll do... As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, and money, you'll build client relationships that will grow stronger every year. Joining...

State and Local Tax Associate - (Fall 2026/Winter 2027)

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their...

Demographic Data for Upper Saddle River, NJ

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Upper Saddle River, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Upper Saddle River, 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 Upper Saddle River, 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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