Tax Specialist Jobs in Hicksville, 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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Real Estate Accounting & Tax Manager New York Full

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

Real Estate Accounting & Tax Manager Financial Product Ops New York, NY, US Full-time DESCRIPTION We're Agora, a Fin-Tech & Prop-Tech established, growing company. Our mission is to revolutionize...

People Advisory Services - Mobility - Tax Senior

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

Location: New York, Iselin, Hoboken and Houston At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your...

Federal Tax Senior - Financial Services - Global Compliance & Reporting/Banking & Capital Markets

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

Location : New York, Stamford, Boston, Chicago, Hoboken, Charlotte, Iselin, Jericho At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected...

City Tax Auditor

  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

IMPORTANT NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES WHO HAVE A PERMANENT CITY TAX AUDITOR CIVIL SERVICE TITLE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) WHEN...

Tax Analysts

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

Kforce has a client that is seeking to hire a Tax Analyst in New York City, New York (NY). The client has great benefits, Medical, Life and Disability Insurance, 401(k) 12 paid Holidays and great...

Tax Professional - Real Estate

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

Kforce has a client that is seeking to hire a Tax Professional - Real Estate in New York City, New York (NY). Summary:One of New York City's top public accounting firms with the lowest turnover in...

Tax Senior

  • Hauppauge, NY (18 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Hauppauge, NY (18 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

A Kforce client is seeking to hire a Tax Senior in Hauppauge, New York (NY). Summary:Our client is seeking a Tax Senior to add to their growing tax department. The Tax Senior will report to...

Pre-Season Tax Professional

  • Hicksville, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Hicksville, NY
  • 1 day ago

Our Company At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere....

Tax Senior Associate - Private Client Services

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you're starting out in your career or taking your next step as a...

Tax Director

  • Babylon, NY (10 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Babylon, NY (10 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Kforce's client in Babylon, NY, a long standing, well respected Long Island based CPA firm with Nassau and Suffolk County, is seeking and Tax Director. Summary:The Tax Director will be responsible...

Tax Advisor - International Tax and Transaction Tax Services - ICTA - Mgr - Multi Pos - 1603309

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 2 days ago

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. At EY, youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you...

Tax Manager or Director

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 2 days ago

The Tax Manager or Director will be responsible for the tax planning and compliance functions for ultra-high net worth individuals and their families with a specific focus on financial service...

Tax Senior - Financial Svcs - Mutual Fund Tax (East Region City Locations)

  • Stamford, CT (20 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (20 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary Mutual funds-Are you passionate about financial products and understand regulated investment companies, Subchapter M, section 4982 excise calculations, and tax compliance? If this...

Tax Senior, Sustainability Credits - National Federal Tax Services

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary Our Global Investment and Innovation Incentives ("Gi3") practice provides our clients a broad range of government credits and incentives ("C&I") services across more than 150...

Tax Senior-Financial Svcs-Global Infor Reporting (East Region Locations)

  • Stamford, CT (20 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (20 miles from Hicksville, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary Are you a strategic and creative tax professional who would like to work on international tax regimes contributing to global tax transparency? Would you like to understand...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Hicksville, NY

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Hicksville, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.5%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
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 Hicksville, 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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