This marquee New York law firm is seeking an associate with transactional tax experience, ideally gained at a leading law firm or within a Big Four environment, to join its tax practice. The team advises across the full…
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Tax Specialist jobs in New York, NY
Tax specialists prepare returns and plan around tax law for individuals or businesses. They track changing regulations, find legitimate savings, and keep filings accurate and on time.
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A leading Law Firm in New York is looking for an associate to join its premier Tax team. You will provide tax advice to a broad range of sponsors in the alternative investment funds industry—including private equity, rea…
accurate processing of invoices and collections. Manage Due to / Due from balances and ensure accuracy and timely reconciliation Tax Compliance Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal tax regulations. Coordi…
wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Studium Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Steuerberaterexamen Mehrjähreige Berufserfahrung im Bereich Tax oder Gestaltungsberatung Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift Freude an einer…
$19 - $29 per hour
personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM. Responsibilities Printing and assembling tax returns utilizing firm software tools and Route Sheet instructions in the workf…
1040 Individual Tax Onboarding Specialist - New York We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented 1040 Individual Tax Onboarding Specialist to join our dynamic team in New York. This role is pivotal in ensuring a seamles…
Public Tax Staff Accountant To Apply Now - email your resume to ****@*****.*** Who: A motivated and detail-oriented early-career tax professional who enjoys client interaction and problem-solving. What: Perform tax compl…
$350k
An International Law Firm based in New York is seeking a transactional tax associate, from a peer Big Law firm, to join their Tax practice group. The ideal candidate will have 4 years of transactional tax experience, par…
$375k
US Law Firm based in New York is seeking an Income Tax Associate with 4 to 7 years of experience at an Am Law 100 or Am Law 200 firm. The ideal candidate will have significant experience advising on corporate internation…
$225k
Position OverviewTorys is currently seeking a tax associate with relevant experience ranging from 2 to 5 years to join our dynamic U.S. tax group in our New York office. Torys is a globally recognized international busin…
Qualifications University degree and excellent academic record required Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Ability to communicate complex…
$60k - $90k
A Top CPA firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Associate to their growing team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent growth of the firm, there is an o…
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What tax specialists earn in New York
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $32–$43 | $66k–$90k |
| Mid level | $43–$60 | $90k–$125k |
| Senior | $57–$83 | $119k–$172k |
Adjusted for the New York market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Federal and state tax lawTax return preparationTax researchTax software (UltraTax, Lacerte)Tax planning strategiesIRS correspondenceExcelDeadline managementClient communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What types of returns have you prepared, and at what volume?
Be specific: individual, partnership, S corp, or multi-state, and roughly how many per season. Complexity handled matters more than raw count.
How do you stay current with tax law changes?
Name real habits — IRS updates, CPE, firm alerts, or research platforms like Checkpoint — and one recent change you applied in practice.
Walk me through how you research an unfamiliar tax question.
Show the hierarchy: code and regulations first, then rulings and guidance, then documenting the position and its support before advising.
Tell me about a tax-saving opportunity you found for a client or employer.
Describe how you spotted it, the rules that made it legitimate, and the dollar amount saved. Keep the tone factual rather than clever.
How do you handle an IRS notice or examination?
Explain reading the notice carefully, gathering documentation, responding within deadlines, and keeping the client calm and informed throughout.
How do you manage the workload of filing season?
Talk about early document collection, workflow tracking, and triage by deadline and complexity, plus knowing when to extend rather than rush.
What do you do if you discover an error on a previously filed return?
Show integrity and process: quantify the impact, advise on amending, and follow the correction rules rather than hoping it goes unnoticed.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For tax specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List return types and volumes per season, including multi-state or consolidated work, since firms match on complexity.
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Quantify savings you identified for clients or the company, even as a range.
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Name your software precisely — UltraTax, Lacerte, ProSystem fx, OneSource — because it shortens onboarding.
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State credentials clearly: CPA, EA, or exam progress, each of which changes what work you can sign.
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Include IRS representation or notice-resolution experience; it distinguishes preparers from advisors.
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Where this role goes
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Tax Preparer
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Senior Tax Specialist
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Tax Manager
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