Tax Specialist Jobs in Cranston, RI

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.

1-15 of 51 Jobs

Sales and Use Tax Senior

  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 1 day ago

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax...

Indirect Excise Tax Staff

  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 1 day 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...

Tax Senior (Hybrid Available)

  • Smithfield, RI (10 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Smithfield, RI (10 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities for Tax Senior: Ability to complete individual, corporate, partnership, and business tax returns Assure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations Tax research...

Remote Work

Tax Senior (Hybrid Available)

  • North Providence, RI (5 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • North Providence, RI (5 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities for Tax Senior: Ability to complete individual, corporate, partnership, and business tax returns Assure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations Tax research...

Remote Work

Tax Manager

  • Lakeville, MA (23 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lakeville, MA (23 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 2 days ago

Gpac houses a team of professional Recruiters who specialize in the Public Accounting industry! The reputable clients we partner with are looking to add dedicated talent to their team! Work...

Senior Tax Analyst

  • Smithfield, RI (10 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Smithfield, RI (10 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 5 days ago

Job Description: The Role Reporting to the tax director, this position is a key contributor to the venture capital / private equity partnership tax compliance group with significant growth...

Indirect Property Tax Manager

  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 5 days 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...

International Tax Manager

  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 6 days ago

The **International Tax Manager** is responsible for managing and supporting the companys global tax compliance, planning, and reporting obligations. This role works closely with other departments...

International Tax Senior Manager

  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 6 days ago

The **International Tax Senior Manager** is responsible for managing and supporting the companys global tax compliance, planning, and reporting obligations. This role works closely with other...

Tax Manager

  • Franklin, MA (20 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Franklin, MA (20 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 8 days ago

A reputable Public Accounting firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent...

Tax Manager

  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 8 days ago

A reputable Public Accounting firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent...

Tax Manager

  • Franklin, MA (20 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Franklin, MA (20 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 9 days ago

A Top CPA firm in your area is looking to add a Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers its clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to recent growth of the...

Experienced Tax Associate

  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 12 days ago

Withum's Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment...

Experienced Tax Professional

  • Coventry, RI (13 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Coventry, RI (13 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 15 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Rhode Island $51k - $60k Per Year Experienced Tax Professional H&R Block Occupation: Tax Preparers Location: Coventry, RI - 02816 Positions available: 1 Job...

Block Advisor Tax Advisor

  • North Attleboro, MA (12 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 18 days ago
  • North Attleboro, MA (12 miles from Cranston, RI)
  • 18 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....

Demographic Data for Cranston, RI

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Cranston, RI

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Cranston, RI 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 Cranston, RI
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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