Tax Specialist Jobs in Canton, MI

A Tax Specialist in the accounting industry is responsible for preparing, filing, and ensuring the accuracy of an organization's or individual's tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations, and providing advice on tax related matters. They research, analyze, interpret, and apply tax laws, regulations, and court decisions to help optimize tax savings and minimize tax liabilities. Their duties also include identifying tax savings opportunities, developing tax strategies, and assisting with audits and tax litigations.

The skills required for a Tax Specialist include excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, a thorough understanding of tax laws and regulations, and proficiency in tax software and databases. They should have excellent communication skills to effectively interact with clients, colleagues, and tax authorities. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Tax Coach (CTC) certification would be advantageous. Prior roles that can lead to a Tax Specialist position include Tax Accountant, Tax Analyst, or Tax Associate.

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Tax Senior

  • Novi, MI (9 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Novi, MI (9 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Senior– Gpac houses a team of professional Recruiters who specialize in the Public Accounting industry! A reputable client we partner with is looking to add dedicated talent to their...

Remote Work

Tax Supervisor

  • Detroit, MI (21 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (21 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 2 days ago

We're looking for a Tax Supervisor who’s ready to step into a role that offers more than deadlines and spreadsheets — here, you’ll find real support, real balance, and real...

Tax Specialist

  • Livonia, MI (6 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Livonia, MI (6 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Your role will involve calculating accruals for premium tax liabilities, filing fees, and guaranty assessments, and posting the appropriate journal entries....

State and Local Indirect Tax - Property Tax Manager

  • Detroit, MI (21 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (21 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 4 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism State & Local Tax (SALT) Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to...

Tax Manager

  • Novi, MI (9 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Novi, MI (9 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 4 days ago

Our Oakland County client has exclusively engaged us to to identify a Tax Manager. The Tax Manager will be responsible for review of tax forms for a variety of clients, including S-Corp, C-Corp,...

Tax Manager - Immediate Opening

  • Ann Arbor, MI (19 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (19 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 8 days ago

Due to recent growth, a reputable Public Accounting firm in the Ann Arbor/Okemos area is looking to add a Tax Manager (or Senior Tax Manager DOE) to their team immediately! This is an in office...

Senior Payroll Tax Analyst (Hybrid)

  • Farmington Hills, MI (12 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (12 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 8 days ago

Your Contribution As Senior Payroll Tax Analyst reporting to the Head of Payroll, you will be responsible for payroll and payroll tax related topics and associated policy administration. Core...

Tax Manager

  • Ann Arbor, MI (19 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (19 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 8 days ago

A reputable Public Accounting firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent...

Tax Senior

  • Detroit, MI (21 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (21 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 8 days ago

Tax Senior– Gpac houses a team of professional Recruiters who specialize in the Public Accounting industry! A reputable client we partner with is looking to add dedicated talent to their...

Remote Work

Tax Analyst

  • Auburn Hills, MI (23 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (23 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 9 days ago

Tax Analyst AUBURN HILLS, US-MI, United States Hybrid ID: 61517 Job Description Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader Are you passionate about technical perfection and the automotive...

Senior Manager, Tax Compliance & Reporting

  • Auburn Hills, MI (23 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (23 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 11 days ago

Position Senior Manager, Tax Compliance & Reporting Location Auburn Hills, MI About us PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering carbon-free tomorrow. At PHINIA, we create premium fuel...

Account Manager, Tax and Trade

  • Ann Arbor, MI (19 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (19 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 13 days ago

This position is responsible for developing account plans for new and/or existing small to mid-sized corporate accounts in an assigned territory. Prospects new customers and new business at...

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Experienced Tax Senior Needed

  • Ann Arbor, MI (19 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (19 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 14 days ago

Gpac houses a team of professional Recruiters who specialize in the Public Accounting industry! The reputable clients we partner with are looking to add dedicated talent to their team! Enjoy...

Sr. Tax Manager

  • Novi, MI (9 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Novi, MI (9 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 15 days ago

Maintain tax accounting records, effective tax rates, monthly and quarterly tax provision calculations and journal entries for all US reporting entities, where applicable....

Tax Analyst - Federal 1040

  • Ann Arbor, MI (19 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 16 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (19 miles from Canton, MI)
  • 16 days ago

You will participate in the design, development, and testing of our UltraTax CS product line using in-house development tools....

Demographic Data for Canton, MI

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Canton, MI

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Canton, MI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.5%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
5.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.4%
Doctorate Degree
2.6%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Tax Specialists in Canton, MI
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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