Tax Specialist Jobs in Sussex, WI

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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Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 4 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 Income Tax Analyst

  • Menomonee Falls, WI (6 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Menomonee Falls, WI (6 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 4 days ago

This role is based at our Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI. Youll work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays. About the Role As Senior Income Tax...

Tax Director - Global Information Reporting

  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 4 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

  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 4 days ago

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

Sr Tax Analyst

  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 7 days ago

compliance and reporting. o Prepare journal entries, check requests, and research tax payments or other specific data to resolve tax correspondence from tax authorities. o Prepare international reporting...

Tax Manager

  • Brookfield, WI (9 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Brookfield, WI (9 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 9 days ago

Post Tax Manager Job Category: Accounting Requisition Number: TAXMA005801 Posting Details Posted: June 16, 2025 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location Brookfield Brookfield, WI 53045, USA Job...

Tax Senior - Federal / Corporate Tax

  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 10 days ago

compliance, tax planning, tax controversy, and tax research....

Specialized Tax Services - Research & Development (R&D Tax) Director

  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 11 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Industry Tax Practice Management Level Director Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to...

Tax Manager

  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 12 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Lead the preparation and review of tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740. Oversee and enhance SOX controls related to tax processes....

Remote Work

Delivery Tax Manager- Global Employer Services, HNW

  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 12 days ago

compliance and planning Bachelor's Degree One of the following active accreditations obtained: Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA If not CPA eligible, one...

Tax Manager, Unclaimed Property Tax - State and Local Tax (SALT)

  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 12 days ago

Demonstrable tax knowledge across a wide range of state and local tax areas including state tax compliance, tax planning, tax analysis, and tax research....

Property Tax Senior - Multistate

  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 12 days ago

Thorough understanding of PTMS and OneSource Property Tax Experience with one or more of the following: property tax compliance, planning, analysis, and/or property tax research The wage range for this...

International Tax Senior Consultant, Global Trade Advisory

  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 12 days ago

Position Summary Do you enjoy providing powerful business solutions to some of the world's most well-known and respected companies, including more than 75 percent of the Fortune 100? Would you...

Tax Senior, Unclaimed Property Tax; State and Local Tax (SALT)

  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 12 days ago

Position Summary Are you a strategic and creative Unclaimed Property Tax professional who enjoys working on complex state unclaimed property tax issues? Are you ready to make a greater impact on...

Tax Senior Manager - Private Equity

  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (18 miles from Sussex, WI)
  • 12 days ago

Work you'll do As a Senior Tax Manager, you will utilize your prior experience to provide tax compliance and consulting services to investment management clients....

Demographic Data for Sussex, WI

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Sussex, WI

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Sussex, WI 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 Sussex, WI
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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