Tax Specialist Jobs in Williamsville, 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 (10 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 8 hours ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Lead and manage tax compliance, reporting, and filing processes for clients. Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities....

Public Accounting Tax Manager

  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 8 hours ago

Duties/Responsibilities: The tax manager will work directly with a team of highly motivated staff accountants Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Complex tax and audit...

Sales & Use Tax Analyst

  • East Aurora, NY (16 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Aurora, NY (16 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Proven track record of strong attendance and consistent job performance Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax regulations Experience with account reconciliations, journal...

Sales & Use Tax Analyst

  • East Aurora, NY (16 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Aurora, NY (16 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

MATJP00004442 Sales & Use Tax Analyst Location : 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora NY 14052 Duration : 6 Months Contract with Possible Extension Rate: $35.00/Hour Primary Duties: • Responsible for...

Tax Manager - US Business Process Solutions - Managed Payroll Services

  • Williamsville, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Williamsville, NY
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary Join the world's leading professional services firm assisting employers in operating payrolls for their workforce. As a Manager you will join a dynamic team delivering our US...

Core Tax Manager

  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Delegates, manages, and performs tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product....

US E - Tax Manager US Payroll Operations - BPS

  • Williamsville, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Williamsville, NY
  • 4 days ago

Join the worlds leading professional services firm assisting employers in operating payrolls for their workforce. As a Manager you will join a dynamic team delivering our US Managed Payroll Tax...

Tax Senior Manager - Personal Financial Services

  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago

compliance, & planning to improve their operational efficiency & free up time to be spent focusing on personal wealth strategy....

Tax Director - Private Companies

  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Manager - Private Companies

  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Senior Manager - Private Companies

  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Director - Personal Financial Services

  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago

compliance, & planning to improve their operational efficiency & free up time to be spent focusing on personal wealth strategy....

Tax Manager - Personal Financial Services

  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago

compliance, & planning to improve their operational efficiency & free up time to be spent focusing on personal wealth strategy....

Tax Senior Associate - Personal Financial Services

  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Demonstrated thorough technical skills in tax compliance for high net worth individuals....

Tax Senior Associate - Private Companies

  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (10 miles from Williamsville, NY)
  • 4 days ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Demographic Data for Williamsville, NY

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Williamsville, NY

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Williamsville, 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 Williamsville, 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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