Tax Specialist Jobs in New Brunswick, NJ

A Tax Specialist in the finance industry is responsible for guiding businesses and individuals through the complexities of tax regulations, compliance, and planning. Their duties include preparing tax returns, advising on tax related issues, keeping abreast of tax law changes, conducting research on tax-related topics, and developing tax strategies to minimize tax liability and potential risks. They may also handle disputes with tax authorities and represent clients in case of tax audits. A Tax Specialist must possess excellent analytical and numerical skills, strong attention to detail, and a solid knowledge of tax law and procedures.

Prior to becoming a Tax Specialist, a person may have held roles such as a Tax Associate, an Accountant, or a Financial Analyst. Relevant certifications for this role include Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Enrolled Agent (EA), or Certified Tax Coach (CTC). Additionally, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is typically required, and a Master's degree in Taxation or a related field is preferred. Continuous professional development is also crucial in this role due to constantly evolving tax laws and regulations.

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Senior Tax Accountant

  • Tinton Falls, NJ (21 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Tinton Falls, NJ (21 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

Works on priority projects in both the tax accounting and tax compliance areas....

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Public Relations Lead - Tax, Associate Director

  • Iselin, NJ (8 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Iselin, NJ (8 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

and capabilities of the Americas Tax Practice....

Tax Associate

  • Lebanon, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lebanon, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

make tax, accounting and business decisions and ensuring their compliance with Federal and State tax laws.A good understanding of tax and accounting principles is key, as are excellent communication...

Tax Accountant

  • West Orange, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Orange, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

tax compliance, financial reporting, and tax provisions (a plus!)...

Tax Professional - Utility Industry

  • Trenton, NJ (24 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (24 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Skills and Job-Specific Competencies: Experience in a corporate or public accounting environment. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively....

Partnership Tax Accountant, Senior Associate

  • Iselin, NJ (8 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (8 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

**The opportunity** As a Tax Accountant Senior Associate in **EYs internal tax department**, you'll be responsible for preparing and filing complex, multi-jurisdictional tax returns on behalf of the...

Tax Analyst, Indirect

  • Somerset, NJ (4 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (4 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

the Indirect Tax compliance process which includes Sales & Use Taxes, Abandoned Unclaimed Property Taxes, Canadian VAT, Personal Property Taxes, and various other tax types for TAH and its subsidiaries...

Senior Tax Analyst

  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Compile State Apportionment data to calculate the annual effective tax rate. Income tax compliance Review tax returns prepared by third-party providers....

Tax Accountant

  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Research requests for tax exemption certificates Income Tax Prepare work papers for federal, state, and international tax returns....

Senior Tax Associate - State and Local Tax (SALT)

  • Woodbridge, NJ (9 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (9 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

experience Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent field Experience with state tax planning, tax research, and tax analysis Preferred/Desired Qualifications: CPA is a plus Master's Degree in...

Senior Tax Accountant

  • Edison, NJ (3 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (3 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Keys: - Multi-State 1120 Filing expertise - Partnership and Individual Return understanding - Bachelors Degree - Public Accounting Experience - Ideally CPA or CPA track - Tax Software Savvy Firm offers...

Tax Accountant Sr

  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

CPA, MBA, or MS Tax degree preferred Tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax department....

Tax Accountant

  • Marlboro, NJ (15 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Marlboro, NJ (15 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting and 150 college credits. 1 - 3 years of public accounting experience Experience in individual, partnership and corporate tax Knowledge of Microsoft Office...

Tax Accountant

  • Morganville, NJ (12 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Morganville, NJ (12 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Seeking a Tax Accountant with public accounting experience to join a leading CPA firm in the area....

Tax Accountant

  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Seeking a Tax Accountant with public accounting experience to join a leading CPA firm in the area....

Demographic Data for New Brunswick, NJ

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in New Brunswick, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in New Brunswick, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.9%
Master's Degree
36.6%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
High School or GED
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
3.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Tax Specialists in New Brunswick, NJ
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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