Tax Specialist Jobs in New Jersey

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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Payroll/Tax Specialist/Coordinator (NJ)_Bilingual (Korean, English)

  • Lyndhurst, NJ
  • 3 hours ago
  • Lyndhurst, NJ
  • 3 hours ago

Payroll/Tax Specialist /Coordinator (NJ) Bilingual (Korean, English) About this Job Payroll/Tax Specialist at H Mart plays an important role at our Human Resources department....

Entry Level 2026 Tax Staff Florham Park (47111)

  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 10 hours ago
  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 10 hours ago

, trust, gifts, and partnership taxation CPA eligibility preferred Be able to apply basic accounting principles to engagements Have excellent written and verbal communication skills Be highly motivated...

Public Accounting Tax Manager

  • Pine Brook, NJ
  • 15 hours ago
  • Pine Brook, NJ
  • 15 hours ago

accounting, in a tax or audit Must have the ability to utilize firm technology to enhance client service Must be able to lead and motivate a team of highly motivated individuals to a final goal Must...

Senior Tax Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Master's in Taxation; JD/LLM preferred CPA or Bar admission required 8+ years of relevant experience in M&A tax with a public accounting firm, law...

Senior Tax Analyst

  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Tax Research: Assist with the review of tax technical and financial reporting guidance, and requirements, research foreign withholding tax and reporting requirements....

Full Time Tax Consultant (Accounting) (Summer 2026, Winter 2027)

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting....

State and Local Tax Staff - Income/Franchise

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 1 day ago

What you bring to the role: 1+ years federal/state business income tax preparation experience in public accounting with a desire to move into a consulting role Bachelor's degree in accounting....

Full Time Tax Consultant (Accounting) (Summer 2027, Winter 2028)

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting....

Tax Manager

  • Montville, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Montville, NJ
  • 2 days ago

TAX MANAGER IN PINE BROOK Date Posted: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 ? Job Snapshot Employee Type: Permanent Location: New Jersey, Pine Brook Date Posted: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Job Description Gpac...

Job Order Number: DE9889546 Job Title: Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Private Equity - Tax Senior Company: EY Location: Iselin, NJ Salary: Education: Less Than High School...

Indirect Excise Tax Staff

  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Job Order Number: DE9885514 Job Title: Indirect Excise Tax Staff Company: EY Location: Hoboken, NJ Salary: Education: Less Than High School Experience: None Hours: Duration: Full Time, Regular...

Indirect Property Tax Manager

  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Job Order Number: DE9871219 Job Title: Indirect Property Tax Manager Company: EY Location: Hoboken, NJ Salary: Education: Less Than High School Experience: None Hours: Duration: Full Time, Regular...

Tax Manager - Private Client Services (PCS)

  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent field is required 6+ years of recent (within 2 years) tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience in public accounting or public...

Tax Director - Financial Services State and Local Tax (SALT)

  • Iselin, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ
  • 2 days ago

research, and tax analysis Experience with tiered flow-through entities and investment vehicles We strongly believe in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our...

Tax Senior Manager - Private Client Services (PCS)

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Accounting experience CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent Certification required Preferred/Desired Qualifications: Master's Degree in Taxation or relevant field Experience using GoSystems or CCH Axcess tax software...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in New Jersey

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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