Tax Specialist Jobs in Garden City, 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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Seasonal Business Tax Expert

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Overview At Intuit we believe everyone should have the opportunity to prosper, which is why our mission is Powering Prosperity Around the World. Being a mission-driven company includes living our...

Financial Services - Wealth and Asset Management - Tax Manager

  • Jericho, NY (6 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • moments ago
  • Jericho, NY (6 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • moments ago

You will manage tax compliance accounts for hedge funds and or private equity funds....

Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real estate -Tax Senior Analyst-EDGE

  • Jericho, NY (6 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • moments ago
  • Jericho, NY (6 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • moments ago

Lead the preparation and review of moderately complex tax/accounting regulatory and tax compliance with limited supervision....

Financial Services-Wealth and Asset Management - Tax Manager-EDGE client aligned

  • Jericho, NY (6 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • moments ago
  • Jericho, NY (6 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • moments ago

compliance....

SALT - Income and Franchise Tax Senior Manager/Director

  • Melville, NY (12 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Melville, NY (12 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

compliance and/or tax consulting CPA, JD with active law license in good standing, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation required Excellent written and verbal communication...

Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real Estate - Tax Senior

  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

compliance, due diligence, acquisition/disposition planning and structuring. + A proven record of excellence in a professional services or tax organization + Technical writing and research experience...

Financial Services - Wealth and Asset Management - Tax Senior

  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

You will be involved in tax compliance accounts for hedge funds, mutual funds and/or private equity funds....

Indirect Transaction Tax Senior

  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 7 hours 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...

Business Tax Specialist - Work From Home - 3+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required?

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

Overview At Intuit we believe everyone should have the opportunity to prosper, which is why our mission is Powering Prosperity Around the World. Being a mission-driven company includes living our...

Remote Work

Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real Estate - Tax Manager

  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

. + Professional knowledge in a broad range of real estate tax technical and transaction skills, including partnership taxation, REITs taxation and qualification, partnership allocations, tax compliance...

Financial Services-Wealth and Asset Management - Tax Senior-EDGE client aligned

  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

**Your key responsibilities** A senior analyst in FSO EDGE WAM will be responsible for delivering tax compliance and consulting work for clients....

Insurance Tax Senior Manager - United States

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 8 hours ago

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

Senior Business Tax Consultant - Work From Home

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

Overview At Intuit we believe everyone should have the opportunity to prosper, which is why our mission is Powering Prosperity Around the World. Being a mission-driven company includes living our...

Remote Work

US C - Full Time Tax Consultant (Accounting) (FY26 Sourcing) (FY26 Hire)

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

Recruiting for this role ends on 8/15/2025 Work youll do As a tax consultant, you will work directly with clients, building a relationship as a trusted tax specialist and advisor the go-to tax professional...

Senior Business Tax Consultant - Work From Home - 3+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Overview At Intuit we believe everyone should have the opportunity to prosper, which is why our mission is Powering Prosperity Around the World. Being a mission-driven company includes living our...

Remote Work

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Garden City, NY

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Garden City, 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 Garden City, 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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