Tax Specialist Jobs in Newport, 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.

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Tax Manager (Hybrid)

CS and AdvanceFlow experience a plus Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Generous PTO 401(k) with firm contribution Supportive...

Tax Senior Associate: Estate & Administrative Trust (ONESOURCE) - Remote Option

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 22 hours ago

Tax Senior Associate: Estate & Administrative Trust (ONESOURCE) - Remote Option KPMG life insurance, 401(k) United States, Rhode Island, Providence 10 Weybosset Street (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025...

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Tax Associate in Tiverton,RI,US

  • Tiverton, RI (11 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Tiverton, RI (11 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 22 hours ago

Responsibilities Prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals, estate, trusts, partnerships and corporations Assist with annual gift strategies and gift tax compliance Create tax planning ideas...

International Tax Senior Analyst

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 2 days ago

**WHAT YOU WILL DO (Job Responsibilities)** + Facilitate the U.S. international tax compliance process for foreign entities (Forms 5471, 8858, 1118, etc.) by coordinating data collection and validation...

Tax Professional - Utility Industry

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 2 days ago

Tax Professional - Utility Industry Remote - USA,USA About Us SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC (SolomonEdwards) is a full-service professional services firm offering financial, operational, and technology...

Tax Manager or Director

  • Cranston, RI (21 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cranston, RI (21 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 2 days ago

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth...

Tax Manager or Director Private Client Services

  • Cranston, RI (21 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cranston, RI (21 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 2 days ago

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth...

Tax Manager, State & Local Income Tax - (Remote Option)

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 2 days ago

research skills KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges....

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Senior Tax Manager

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 5 days ago

100% Remote Sr. Tax Manager position Position Responsibilities: Review and prepare complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns Lead role in tax planning and client advisories...

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Tax Supervisor

  • North Kingstown, RI (10 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 11 days ago
  • North Kingstown, RI (10 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 11 days ago

Experience with sales and use tax compliance, tangible personal property tax and real estate tax assessments are a plus. Highly proficient in using tax preparation software and Microsoft Excel....

Senior Tax Associate- Individual Tax Services

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 14 days ago

Four (4)+ years' experience in tax return review and planning for high net worth individuals Multi-state tax compliance experience for individuals, including understanding of composite, withholding...

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Tax Manager

  • Warwick, RI (16 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 24 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (16 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 24 days ago

CS and AdvanceFlow Job Requirements: CPA, Enrolled Agent (EA), or equivalent certification is a must Job Criteria: Start Date: Position Type: Full-Time Permanent Years of Experience Required: 0 Education...

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 30+ 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...

Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Warwick, RI (16 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Warwick, RI (16 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 30+ 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...

Senior Tax Manager - Fiduciary & Individual Tax

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Newport, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

KLR is ranked as one of the Top 100 accounting and business consulting firms in the United States. It operates eight offices in Florida, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, China and Switzerland and has...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Newport, RI

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Newport, 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 Newport, 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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