Tax Specialist Jobs in Ontario

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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Senior Tax Analyst - 9 months Contract

  • Toronto, ON
  • 2 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 2 days ago

Assistance in monthly tax account review and analysis, draft journal entries including tax account reconciliations, true ups adjustments and facilitate legal entity tax installment calculation Assist...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Concord, ON
  • 8 days ago
  • Concord, ON
  • 8 days ago

to ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns, and monitoring income tax payments and withholding taxes Preparing cash tax forecasts, budget tax expense and budget cash tax payments Coordinate...

Senior Manager, Tax

  • Ottawa, ON
  • 8 days ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 8 days ago

tax related questions; Assisting the business with tax planning issues as required; Work with the Tax team in estimating and monitoring annual cash taxes....

OneSource Indirect Tax consultant

  • Toronto, ON
  • 20 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 20 days ago

Experience in Implementing Tax Solutions (Native/External Tax engine (OneSource). Mapping the tax scenario requirements to Sabrix Tax engine....

Senior Manager, TAX

  • Oshawa, ON
  • 21 days ago
  • Oshawa, ON
  • 21 days ago

commodity taxes....

Tax Manager - 15 Month Contract

  • Toronto, ON
  • 22 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 22 days ago

About the Opportunity Manage tax recoveries with external tax advisors Manage Canadian GST/HST tax registrations and income tax filings including T2s, T5s Review K1s and related source data and collaborate...

Tax Manager - Contract (12 months)

  • Toronto, ON
  • 28 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 28 days ago

Reporting to the VP Tax, the Tax Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating tax compliance and tax provision for global and Canadian subsidiaries WHAT YOU WILL DO Prepare or review of...

(CAN) Senior Manager, Tax Accounting

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 28 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 28 days ago

In addition, the role includes tax compliance, tax audit and planning initiatives aligned with the overall tax strategy....

Manager/Senior Manager, Tax Technology Consulting - SAP

  • Toronto, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 30+ days ago

Deloitte's Tax Technology Consulting (TTC) team is a dynamic group at the forefront of innovation in tax function operations....

Senior Manager, Tax Reporting & Planning - Term Position

  • Toronto, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 30+ days ago

tax agents with respect to foreign tax calculations and reporting required for the investment funds Manage tax vs....

Tax Director Canada / LATAM - Hybrid

  • Markham, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Markham, ON
  • 30+ days ago

matters for the Americas piece of the US tax returns are completed in partnership with the US tax team Advise the project teams and corporate executives on the tax implications (WHT, corporate tax,...

Manager, Tax

  • Toronto, ON
  • 45+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 45+ days ago

Research and analyze tax questions from other non-tax departments....

Tax Specialist - Direct Tax (Job Req #2025-121)

  • Ottawa, ON
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 45+ days ago

Tax Specialist - Direct Tax (Job Req #2025-121) Ottawa Campus, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Virtual Req #2071 Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Why Work at Ross Video?...

Senior Manager, Tax Reporting & Planning - Temporary Position

  • Toronto, ON
  • 45+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 45+ days ago

tax agents with respect to foreign tax calculations and reporting required for the investment funds Manage tax vs....

Tax Manager

  • Brampton, ON
  • 45+ days ago
  • Brampton, ON
  • 45+ days ago

The responsibilities for this role include tax provisions; tax compliance/returns; tax audits; transfer pricing; tax research and planning; and complex Canadian tax strategy analysis related to Clorox...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Ontario

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAccounting research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Ontario offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.4%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
5.4%
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 Ontario
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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