Tax Specialist Jobs in East Northport, 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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Director, Tax

  • Stamford, CT (17 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT (17 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

About the Role: The Director of Tax will be a key member of the Tax Team acting a generalist to work on strategic projects pertaining to the global taxation of Gartner's worldwide operations. In...

Korean Business Network - Private Tax Manager

  • Melville, NY (6 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (6 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 12 hours ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary A career within PwC Private will provide the...

Chinese Business Network - Private Tax Manager

  • Melville, NY (6 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (6 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 12 hours ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary A career within PwC Private will provide the...

Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Private Equity - Tax Senior

  • Jericho, NY (12 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Jericho, NY (12 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 16 hours ago

Locations: New York City, Hoboken, Iselin, Jericho, Birmingham, Miami, Boca Raton, San Francisco, San Jose. At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a...

Indirect Excise Tax Staff

  • Stamford, CT (17 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stamford, CT (17 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 1 day 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 Manager, Global Tax Outsourcing

  • Stamford, CT (17 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (17 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary: The Tax Manager, Global Tax Outsourcing (GTO) delivers exceptional client service to BDO's fast expanding client base. The GTO Manager will work as part of a dedicated team, taking...

Federal Tax Associate (Fall 2026/Winter 2027)

  • Stamford, CT (17 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (17 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 3 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...

Tax Senior (Remote Available)

  • New Canaan, CT (23 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Canaan, CT (23 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Tax Senior Gpac houses a team of professional Recruiters who specialize in the Public Accounting industry! The reputable clients we partner with are looking to add dedicated talent to their team!...

Remote Work

Tax Manager (Hybrid/Remote)

  • New Canaan, CT (23 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Canaan, CT (23 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 4 days ago

A Top CPA firm in the [New Canaan CT] area is looking to add a Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers its clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent...

Remote Work

Banking & Capital Markets Tax Senior Associate

  • Stamford, CT (17 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (17 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Industry/Sector Banking and Capital Markets Specialism Industry Tax Practice Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary A career in our Financial Services Tax practice, within...

Tax Manager

  • Islandia, NY (8 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Islandia, NY (8 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Kforce's client is a long established, Suffolk County, NY-based CPA firm with a thriving tax practice. Due to recent growth, the firm is seeking a talented Tax Manager with significant public...

Tax Associate I, Business Management

  • Garden City, NY (18 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Garden City, NY (18 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 5 days ago

entries Prepare year-end individual tax projections and close out loan-out corporations Expand technical knowledge in tax areas relevant to the entertainment industry and high-net-worth individuals...

Indirect Property Tax Manager

  • Stamford, CT (17 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (17 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 6 days 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 Manager / Tax Senior

  • Hauppauge, NY (8 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hauppauge, NY (8 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Due to rapid growth, Kforce's client, a Long Island based CPA firm which specializes in High Net Worth and family office clients, is seeking a Tax Manager and a Tax Senior. The firm offers a very...

Tax Director

  • Melville, NY (6 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Melville, NY (6 miles from East Northport, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Kforce's client, a dynamic Long Island, NY based boutique CPA/Tax Consulting firm is seeking a Tax Director. This firm offers very competitive compensation and a flexible/hybrid work arrangement...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in East Northport, NY

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in East Northport, 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 East Northport, 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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