Tax Specialist Jobs in Orchard Park, 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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Tax Manager

  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

Assist with quarterly and annual tax provision calculations (ASC 740), including deferred tax analysis and reconciliations....

Sales & Use Tax Analyst

  • East Aurora, NY (8 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Aurora, NY (8 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 1 day ago

unit personnel • Ability to work well in a large group, open office atmosphere • Excellent verbal and communication skills • Experience utilizing major tax software preferred: Client, CCH, Avalara, Vertex...

Financial Services - Wealth and Asset Management - Tax Senior

  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 1 day ago

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

Financial Services - Wealth and Asset Management - Tax Manager

  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 1 day 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

  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 3 days ago

. + CPA required for advancement + A minimum of 3 years relevant experience + Knowledge in a broad range of real estate tax technical and transaction skills, including partnership taxation, REIT taxation...

Experienced Tax Professional

  • Hamburg, NY (5 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hamburg, NY (5 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 5 days 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....

Block Advisor Tax Advisor

  • Williamsville, NY (16 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Williamsville, NY (16 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 5 days 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....

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

  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 5 days ago

compliance....

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

  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 5 days 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...

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Tax Senior Functions: Oversee a team of highly motivated staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Review staff tax returns Tax Senior Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree...

Tax Senior Manager - Global Information Reporting

  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 19 days ago

compliance solutions Oversee the implementation of compliance strategies for clients What You Must Have Bachelor's Degree 7 years of experience Certified Public Account (CPA), Enrolled Agent or Active...

Asset & Wealth Management - Tax Senior Associate

  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 19 days ago

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

Tax Director - Global Information Reporting

  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 19 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism General Tax Consulting Management Level Director Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in finance consulting specialise in providing consulting...

Insurance Tax Senior Associate - United States

  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 19 days ago

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

Asset & Wealth Management Tax Manager

  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (13 miles from Orchard Park, NY)
  • 19 days ago

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

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Orchard Park, NY

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Orchard Park, 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 Orchard Park, 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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