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Aquent

Tax Consultant

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

Temporary Salary: $50-60 Hourly Start Date: Sep 7, 2026 Join our client, a cornerstone in their industry and a leading organization serving millions, through Aquent, and play a crucial role in ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly tax consultant in the United States is $43.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.77 and $51.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectHourly Tax ConsultantTax Advisor
CredentialsCPA, Enrolled Agent, or similar certificationsCPA, Enrolled Agent, or similar certifications
Work EnvironmentFreelance, consulting firms, or tax preparation companiesAccounting firms, financial advisory firms, or independent practice
Employer & IndustryTax preparation services, consulting firms, freelanceAccounting firms, financial services, independent practice
Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

Both Hourly Tax Consultants and Tax Advisors often hold similar credentials and work in related environments. The key difference lies in their typical roles: Hourly Tax Consultants usually work on a freelance or contract basis, focusing on specific tax issues for clients, while Tax Advisors often work within firms or independently, providing ongoing tax planning and strategic advice. Understanding these distinctions helps clients choose the right professional for their needs.

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Tax consulting can be stressful during peak seasons such as tax deadlines, when consultants handle complex financial data and tight schedules. The job requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage workload fluctuations, which can contribute to stress levels.
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Infographic showing various Hourly Tax Consultant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 49% Full Time, 45% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,405 per year, or $43.9 per hour.

Tax Consultant

Aquent

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$50 - $60/hr

Temporary

Medical, Retirement

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary:
$50-60 Hourly
Start Date:
Sep 7, 2026
Join our client, a cornerstone in their industry and a leading organization serving millions, through Aquent, and play a crucial role in ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic environment, contributing directly to the financial health and strategic operations of a company that impacts the daily lives of countless individuals. Your analytical prowess and dedication will be vital in navigating complex tax landscapes and supporting critical financial initiatives that underpin the company's stability and growth.
We are thrilled to invite a highly skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our client's dynamic finance team. In this pivotal role, you won't just process numbers; you'll be instrumental in managing and optimizing the company's property and gross receipts tax obligations, directly influencing its financial stability and regulatory standing. You will be at the forefront of preparing essential tax documentation, ensuring timely payments, and contributing to strategic tax initiatives that have a tangible impact on the organization's success. Your work will involve deep dives into financial data, collaborative efforts with various stakeholders, and the exciting opportunity to shape tax strategies within a complex regulatory environment.
What You'll Do
  • Prepare property and gross receipts tax payments for various state and local municipalities.
  • Develop and maintain property tax and/or gross receipts tax accruals, journal entries, and supporting work papers.
  • Prepare comprehensive tax returns and their corresponding supporting documentation.
  • Initiate property tax grievances and actively participate in and support efforts to settle or litigate these grievances.
  • Support the preparation of critical tax schedules for regulatory filings.
  • Contribute to the company's legislative and litigation matters related to taxation.
  • Perform other related tasks and assignments as required to support the tax department.
  • Maintain positive corporate relations and respond to tax inquiries from both internal and external stakeholders.

Must-Have Qualifications
  • Five to eight years of accounting and/or general tax compliance related experience.
  • Strong technical background in GAAP Accounting, particularly for property and gross receipts taxes.
  • Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Expertise in analyzing and interpreting accounting system data in Excel for tax and financial reporting.
  • Proven ability to efficiently cleanse, join, and parse data in Excel.
  • Excellent project management skills, including flexibility, the ability to multi-task, and execute timely deliverables under aggressive timelines across multiple tax jurisdictions.
  • Ability to work independently, exercise discretion, and apply sound judgment while delivering quality customer service.
  • Excellent presentation, facilitation, and oral and written communication skills.
  • Professional demeanor, confidence in interacting with all levels of management and company personnel, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or another business discipline.
  • Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable investigating variances and resolving discrepancies.
  • Organized and capable of managing multiple deadlines and tax jurisdictions simultaneously.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications
  • Property and gross receipts tax experience.
  • Familiarity with specific advanced functionalities within ERP systems.
  • Familiarity with specialized property tax accounting software.
  • Familiarity with government tax portals or online tax filing systems.
  • Proficiency with preparing corporate tax returns and gross receipts tax returns.
  • Master's Degree or CPA license.

About Skill
Skill connects the best professional, IT, engineering, financial and administrative talent with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match and flexible spending accounts.
Skill is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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