Tax Specialist Jobs in Freeport, 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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Senior Tax Manager Director

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 16 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...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Woodbury, NY (12 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Woodbury, NY (12 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

Kforce's client, one of the most progressive, innovative National CPA firms, is seeking a Senior Tax Manager and Tax Manager for their expanding Long Island, NY office. Duties Include: Interact...

Tax Manager

  • Melville, NY (13 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (13 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

Kforce's client, a leading, high profile National CPA firm with a growing Long Island, NY office, is seeking a Tax Manager. They offer an outstanding work environment with very competitive...

Manager - Tax and Accounting Services

  • Woodbury, NY (12 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Woodbury, NY (12 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

Kforce's client, a successful, established Long Island based CPA firm with diverse client base is seeking a Manager for their Tax and Accounting Services practice. Responsibilities: Maintain close...

Public Accounting Tax Senior

  • New Rochelle, NY (21 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Rochelle, NY (21 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 2 days ago

A Top CPA firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Senior to their team. This stable and growing firm offers their clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to recent growth of the...

Tax Director, International - Indirect Tax

  • New York City, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York City, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 2 days ago

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest...

Tax Director, International - Trade & Customs

  • New York City, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York City, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 2 days ago

research and planning related to trade, customs, and tariff issues Work with foreign accounting firms in our international network with their clients who come to the U.S., and with your clients who...

Tax Manager - Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Conduct tax research to stay up-to-date with changing tax laws and regulations and identify opportunities for tax planning....

Full Time Tax Consultant (Legal Business Services) (Summer 2026, Winter 2027)

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary Full Time Legal Business Associate, Legal Business Services Today's world requires a new approach to the delivery of legal services. Now more than ever, legal departments are...

Full Time Tax Consultant (Legal Business Services) (Winter 2026)

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary Full Time Legal Business Associate, Legal Business Services Today's world requires a new approach to the delivery of legal services. Now more than ever, legal departments are...

Multi-State Payroll Tax Manager

  • Melville, NY (13 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Melville, NY (13 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 2 days ago

entries Ability to oversee Form W-2 process Travel Requirements Up to 20% Job Posting End Date Learn more about how we work: PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will...

Corporate Tax Director

  • Melville, NY (13 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Melville, NY (13 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 3 days ago

As the Corporate Tax Director, youll be a member of our Corporate Tax Solutions Family and work on business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting (either tax...

Internal Accounting Tax Manager

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 3 days ago

taxation and tax reporting requirements Superb written and verbal communication skills Results oriented, strong project management skills including the ability to drive people and projects to completion...

Tax Senior - Financial Services Organization - Tax Technology & Transformation

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Project Management Professional 'PMP' or the ability to get one of these certifications Ideally, you'll also have Knowledge in implementing tax technology solutions (e.g., CorpTax, ONESOURCE, Sabrix, Vertex...

FY26 - Tax Technology and Transformation - Indirect Tax - Manager

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Transfer control of tax decision-making from the transaction processing personnel and outside vendors to the tax specialists within our client's tax department....

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Freeport, NY

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Freeport, 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 Freeport, 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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