Tax Specialist Jobs in Florham Park, 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

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day 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...

Senior Tax Professional

  • Somerset, NJ (20 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Somerset, NJ (20 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Are you looking for a Balanced Work-Life in Public Accounting? Our client, a mid-sized Public Firm, is in search of a Senior Tax Professional to enhance their team....

Corporate Tax Assistant (NJ) Bilingual Korean, English

  • Lyndhurst, NJ (15 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lyndhurst, NJ (15 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Corporate Tax Assistant (NJ) We are H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in America....

Junior- to Mid-Level Tax Associate - Boston, New York, or Washington DC

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Qualified candidates must have experience in tax matters related to fund formation, investment management transactions and partnership taxation....

Tax Accountant - Tax - Global Compliance and Reporting - Manager - Multiple Positions - 1600837

  • Hoboken, NJ (19 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (19 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Of the required work experience, must have 4 years of recent tax experience in combination with a professional services firm, a mid-size/regional to large sized/national public accounting firm, or a...

Supervising Senior Tax Analyst

  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 3 days ago

degree in accounting or related field 4+ years of progressive corporate income tax preparation and experience working in a corporate tax department, professional services firm, or mid-sized/regional...

Senior Tax Analyst

  • New York City, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York City, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

degree in accounting or related field 2+ years of progressive corporate income tax preparation and experience working in a corporate tax department, professional services firm, or mid-sized/regional...

Senior Tax Analyst - Transaction Tax Compliance

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (10 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (10 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

State and local tax compliance experience. Experience with Microsoft Excel and Access....

Tax Analyst, State Direct Tax Compliance

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Join our innovative tax team where you'll shape the future of state and local tax compliance while working with innovative technology and automation solutions....

Tax Advisor - Business Tax Services - FSO - Manager - Multiple Positions - 1599621

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

services and/or personal tax services....

Tax Associate, Accounting Methods and Credits - Engineering New York Fall 2025

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

KPMG is currently seeking a Tax Associate for our Accounting Methods and Credit Services - Engineering practice in Business Tax Services....

Entry Level Tax Preparer

  • Linden, NJ (13 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Linden, NJ (13 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Doing taxes is much more than filling in some forms. For most Americans, their tax return is the biggest single financial event of the year, and it can be quite an emotional experience....

Senior Tax Accountant

  • Parsippany, NJ (5 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (5 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

tax planning opportunities Assist with training and supervision of junior staff Accounting degree CPA or CPA eligible 3-4 years of public accounting tax experience Skills in bookkeeping/write-up and...

Senior Tax Accountant

  • Paramus, NJ (20 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (20 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

CPA License (or pursuing) 3 + years of Public accounting tax experience Proficient in Lacerte, Quickbooks, and MS Office Suite, specifically Excel is preferred Excellent verbal and written communication...

Tax Analyst

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Skills Consolidated Tax tax audit Tax Provision Tax Research Corporate Tax Federal Tax Severance Tax Tax Compliance State & Local Tax Multi-State Tax Tax Planning Qualifications Years of experience:...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Florham Park, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Florham Park, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.0%
Master's Degree
36.4%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
High School or GED
3.5%
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 Florham Park, 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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