Tax Specialist Jobs in Katonah, 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 - Private Client Services (Hybrid)

  • Greenwich, CT (16 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Greenwich, CT (16 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

Application Notice We encourage you to apply thoughtfully by selecting one position that best matches your qualifications and interests. You may submit up to two active applications at a time....

Tax Senior

  • Stamford, CT (16 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (16 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities for Tax Senior: Prepare and manage individual, trust, partnership, and corporate returns Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations Conduct tax research, projections...

Tax Manager

  • Stamford, CT (16 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (16 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Seeking a talented Tax Manager to join a well-established company where there is plenty of autonomy and a path for advancement. This is an amazing opportunity for candidates looking to advance...

Sales & Use Tax Analyst

  • Stamford, CT (16 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (16 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 2 days ago

+ Reconcile the transactional tax balance sheet accounts and income statement accounts on a monthly basis to ensure automated journal entries for accruals and payments are timely, accurate, and complete...

Associate Manager, Tax Accounting

  • Armonk, NY (9 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Armonk, NY (9 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Coordinate with US Tax Compliance Team and External Providers: Liaise with IBM's US tax team and external service providers to obtain quarterly and annual US income tax provision calculations and cash...

Senior International Tax Associate

  • Stamford, CT (16 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (16 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 4 days ago

About Us Crane NXT is a premier industrial technology company that provides proprietary and trusted technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate what matters most to its customers. The...

International Tax Analyst

  • Armonk, NY (9 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Armonk, NY (9 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Participate in projects to develop solutions that will help automate, streamline, and improve tax compliance processes....

Tax Manager

  • Yonkers, NY (23 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (23 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Seeking a talented Tax Manager to join a well-established company where there is plenty of autonomy and a path for advancement. This is an amazing opportunity for candidates looking to advance...

Tax Resolution Specialist

  • Armonk, NY (9 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Armonk, NY (9 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 5 days ago

We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Tax Resolution Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tax resolution, with an understanding of how to...

Tax Senior / Manager / Senior Manager / Director Asset Management

  • Greenwich, CT (16 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (16 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Manage U.S. tax compliance and consulting engagements for partnerships, corporations, and other entities in the asset management industry Review and prepare U.S. tax returns and...

Corporate Tax Manager

  • Stamford, CT (16 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (16 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 7 days ago

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

Corporate Tax Senior Manager

  • Stamford, CT (16 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (16 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 7 days ago

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

Tax Senior Manager - Private Client Services

  • Stamford, CT (16 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (16 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 7 days ago

You will manage U.S. tax compliance and planning services for globally mobile individuals and families, including U.S. citizens abroad, nonresidents with U.S. investments, and cross-border executives...

Remote Work

Tax Senior Manager - FSO - Indirect Tax, Credits & Incentives

  • Stamford, CT (16 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (16 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Ideally you'll also have A proven record in a professional services environment or in-house experience in the financial services industry Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, One Source Tax...

Remote Work

Tax Senior Manager, Specialized Tax Services Partnerships

  • Stamford, CT (16 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (16 miles from Katonah, NY)
  • 7 days ago

research databases and tax compliance process software, preferred Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Superior verbal and written communication skills Ability to effectively delegate work as needed...

Remote Work

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Katonah, NY

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Katonah, 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 Katonah, 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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