Tax Specialist Jobs in New York
Tax Specialist jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in financial services, corporate accounting, public accounting firms, and real estate, with openings at every level from entry-level associates through senior and director roles. The heaviest hiring happens in New York City, particularly Manhattan and Midtown, with additional demand in White Plains and Melville on Long Island, where firms like Deloitte, KPMG, and JPMorgan Chase maintain large, established tax practices. The most in-demand specializations include corporate tax compliance, international tax, and state and local tax. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Overview
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.
Job Description
The main responsibility of the Accounting Specialist will be to work primarily with high net worth individuals within our Private Wealth Tax Practice and is expected to be able to manage their time and priorities in order to meet deadlines with a high level of quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
Responsibilities
- Provide best in-class service to our clients, through communications, information gathering, onboarding and delivery.
- Communication with team, clients and third-party client advisors
- Work with clients to help them navigate various client platforms
- Support team where needed in accomplishing client deliverables
- Proactively communicate status of work, ask timely questions and seek clarity from the lead on client engagements when needed in order to keep work progressing
- Meet client service expectations through adhering to quality and timely client deliverables
- Begin to establish and build team and client (internal/external) relationships and facilitate and maintain positive and proactive communications
- Assist with client data gathering by reviewing client data and information needed
- Promptly communicate roadblocks and inefficiencies as they arise
- Apply learning from one client engagement to the next
- Stay current with updates and improvements on applicable technology platforms and obtain certifications as directed by your manager
- Other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred; Experience in lieu of a degree may be accepted.
- 0 to 3 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
- Strong desire to provide exceptional client service, has a professional demeanor and the ability to handle matters confidentially
- Keen sense of accuracy and attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to follow directions and procedures
- Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to work effectively and with a sense of urgency in a deadline driven environment serving multiple clients
- Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving
- Strong adaptability and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly
- Ability to learn from experiences and integrate new knowledge and skills into daily work and share with colleagues as appropriate
- A desire to work independently with clients
- Ability to work limited overtime as needed
- Knowledge of accounting, bookkeeping and payroll principles related to classifying, recording, and summarizing data and making computations to compile and keep financial records
- Experience in QuickBooks preferred
- Experience and knowledge working within MS Office Suite
Compensation
The pay rate ranges for this job position are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
In Uniondale, NY: the pay range is $24.00 to $37.75
In New York, NY: the pay range is $30.00 to $39.50
Overview
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.
Job Description
The main responsibility of the Accounting Specialist will be to work primarily with high net worth individuals within our Private Wealth Tax Practice and is expected to be able to manage their time and priorities in order to meet deadlines with a high level of quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
Responsibilities
- Provide best in-class service to our clients, through communications, information gathering, onboarding and delivery.
- Communication with team, clients and third-party client advisors
- Work with clients to help them navigate various client platforms
- Support team where needed in accomplishing client deliverables
- Proactively communicate status of work, ask timely questions and seek clarity from the lead on client engagements when needed in order to keep work progressing
- Meet client service expectations through adhering to quality and timely client deliverables
- Begin to establish and build team and client (internal/external) relationships and facilitate and maintain positive and proactive communications
- Assist with client data gathering by reviewing client data and information needed
- Promptly communicate roadblocks and inefficiencies as they arise
- Apply learning from one client engagement to the next
- Stay current with updates and improvements on applicable technology platforms and obtain certifications as directed by your manager
- Other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred; Experience in lieu of a degree may be accepted.
- 0 to 3 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
- Strong desire to provide exceptional client service, has a professional demeanor and the ability to handle matters confidentially
- Keen sense of accuracy and attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to follow directions and procedures
- Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to work effectively and with a sense of urgency in a deadline driven environment serving multiple clients
- Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving
- Strong adaptability and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly
- Ability to learn from experiences and integrate new knowledge and skills into daily work and share with colleagues as appropriate
- A desire to work independently with clients
- Ability to work limited overtime as needed
- Knowledge of accounting, bookkeeping and payroll principles related to classifying, recording, and summarizing data and making computations to compile and keep financial records
- Experience in QuickBooks preferred
- Experience and knowledge working within MS Office Suite
Compensation
The pay rate ranges for this job position are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
In Uniondale, NY: the pay range is $24.00 to $37.75
In New York, NY: the pay range is $30.00 to $39.50
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Tax Specialist Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Bloomberg4
- Marsh McLennan3
- Morgan Stanley2
- Risk Specialists Companies Insurance Agency2
- AHRC New York City1
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services10
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
- Media & Entertainment4
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Insurance3
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax specialist jobs across New York.
- CPA license issued or recognized by the New York State Board of Public Accountancy
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Proficiency in tax preparation software such as Thomson Reuters OneSource or Corptax
- Experience preparing federal and New York State corporate or individual tax returns
- Strong knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting for corporate roles
- Familiarity with New York City and New York State tax codes and filing requirements
Tax Specialist Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax specialist in New York?
Most tax specialist roles in New York require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and employer expectations in this market run high. The New York State Board of Public Accountancy oversees CPA licensure, which is the credential that opens the most doors, especially at public accounting firms and large corporations. Candidates must pass the Uniform CPA Examination and meet New York's education and experience requirements before licensure.
How much do tax specialists make in New York?
Tax specialists in New York earn a median of about $71,850 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $39,010 for the lowest 10% to over $125,070 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax specialists in New York?
Employers hiring tax specialists in New York right now include Bloomberg, Marsh McLennan, and Morgan Stanley, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's concentration of global financial institutions, Big Four accounting firms, and multinational corporate headquarters makes it one of the deepest hiring pools for tax professionals in the country.
Which New York cities have the most tax specialist jobs?
The cities with the most tax specialist openings in New York are New York, Buffalo, and East Syracuse. New York City dominates the distribution because of its dense concentration of financial services firms, corporate headquarters, and large public accounting offices, while suburban hubs like White Plains and Melville draw demand from regional corporate campuses and mid-market accounting practices.
Are there remote tax specialist jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 35% of tax specialist openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how naturally the work translates to desk and analytical settings. Tax compliance, research, and advisory work are the functions most likely to offer full remote or flexible arrangements, particularly at firms that have invested in cloud-based tax platforms.
How can I get hired as a tax specialist in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a staff tax associate or tax analyst role at a mid-size public accounting firm or a large corporation's in-house tax department. New York's Big Four offices, including Deloitte and PwC, run structured new-graduate programs that train candidates without prior tax experience. Lateral moves from bookkeeping, payroll, or accounts payable roles are also common. Sitting for the CPA exam or earning an Enrolled Agent credential gives candidates a clear edge in a competitive market.
Where can I find and apply to tax specialist jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to tax specialist jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and specialty, and apply directly.
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