Tax Specialist Jobs in Akron, NY

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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US E - Tax Manager US Payroll Operations - BPS

  • Williamsville, NY (11 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Williamsville, NY (11 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 10 hours ago

Join the worlds leading professional services firm assisting employers in operating payrolls for their workforce. As a Manager you will join a dynamic team delivering our US Managed Payroll Tax...

Tax Senior Manager - Personal Financial Services

  • Buffalo, NY (21 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY (21 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

compliance, & planning to improve their operational efficiency & free up time to be spent focusing on personal wealth strategy....

Tax Director - Private Companies

  • Buffalo, NY (21 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY (21 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Manager - Private Companies

  • Buffalo, NY (21 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY (21 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Senior Manager - Private Companies

  • Buffalo, NY (21 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY (21 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Director - Personal Financial Services

  • Buffalo, NY (21 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY (21 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

compliance, & planning to improve their operational efficiency & free up time to be spent focusing on personal wealth strategy....

Tax Manager - Personal Financial Services

  • Buffalo, NY (21 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY (21 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

compliance, & planning to improve their operational efficiency & free up time to be spent focusing on personal wealth strategy....

Tax Senior Associate - Personal Financial Services

  • Buffalo, NY (21 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY (21 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

Demonstrated thorough technical skills in tax compliance for high net worth individuals....

Tax Senior Associate - Private Companies

  • Buffalo, NY (21 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY (21 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Delivery Tax Manager- Global Employer Services

  • Williamsville, NY (11 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Williamsville, NY (11 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary Are you a leader and strategic thinker who is able to integrate strategic business knowledge with market-leading experience to design talent, mobility, and rewards programs? Do...

Tax Director

  • Buffalo, NY (21 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (21 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 5 days ago

This stable and client-focused firm delivers deep expertise in tax compliance and consulting across a variety of industries....

US E - Tax Manager - Global Employer Services (Delivery)

  • Williamsville, NY (11 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Williamsville, NY (11 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Are you a leader and strategic thinker who is able to integrate strategic business knowledge with market-leading experience to design talent, mobility, and rewards programs? Do you have an...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Lackawanna, NY (21 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lackawanna, NY (21 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Performance Expectations for the Senior Tax Manager: Oversee and manage a team of highly motivated staff accountants/tax accountants Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Lockport, NY (13 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lockport, NY (13 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Performance Expectations for the Senior Tax Manager: Oversee and manage a team of highly motivated staff accountants/tax accountants Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients...

Senior Tax Manager

  • North Tonawanda, NY (16 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • North Tonawanda, NY (16 miles from Akron, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Performance Expectations for the Senior Tax Manager: Oversee and manage a team of highly motivated staff accountants/tax accountants Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Akron, NY

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Akron, NY 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 Akron, NY
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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