Tax Specialist Jobs in Bayport, 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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Tax Director - Private Companies

  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

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

Japanese Business Network - Private Tax Senior Manager

  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

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

Japanese Business Network - Private Tax Senior Associate

  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 14 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 - Personal Financial Services

  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 14 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

  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

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

Tax Director - Personal Financial Services

  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 14 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

  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

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

Tax Manager - Private Companies

  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 14 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

  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

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

Japanese Business Network - Private Tax Manager

  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 14 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 Associate - Private Companies

  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 14 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, Alternative Investments

  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 1 day ago

research databases, preferred Proficient in tax compliance process software, preferred Language: N/A Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Superior verbal and written communication skills Ability to...

Tax Senior Associate, Flow Thru Entities - Asset Management

  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: Provide tax compliance and advisory services to pass-through entities and partnerships and for a variety of Asset Management clients Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team helping...

Tax Associate 2026

  • Woodbury, NY (22 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Woodbury, NY (22 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 3 days ago

compliance knowledge and assist with IRS audits, tax notice response, trust returns, gift and estate returns Participate in client assignments from beginning to end Develop and maintain an excellent...

International Tax Manager

  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Melville, NY (18 miles from Bayport, NY)
  • 4 days ago

years of public accounting experience with a strong concentration in international tax, including cross-border transactions, foreign tax credits, Subpart F, GILTI Experience with U.S. international tax...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Bayport, NY

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Bayport, 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 Bayport, 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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