Tax Specialist Jobs in Highland, 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.

1-15 of 34 Jobs

Indirect Tax Analyst (Remote)

  • Southfield, MI (18 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Southfield, MI (18 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 2 days ago

research and stay current with evolving tax and regulatory law changes, expanding your technical expertise Deliver property and sales/use tax guidance and support to internal business units, establishing...

Remote Work

Tax Manager/Partner, CPA

  • Southfield, MI (18 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Southfield, MI (18 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 5 days ago

accounting/tax experience Background in small to mid-sized public tax accounting firms Proven ability to manage and grow client relationships Must currently be signing off on tax returns and reviews...

US Tax Analyst- Auburn Hills

  • Auburn Hills, MI (15 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (15 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Analysis of foreign withholding tax payments and preparation of foreign tax credit documentation Preparation of 1099 and 1042 forms, including analysis of input data Preparation of monthly tax journal...

Tax Manager, International Tax Manager, International

  • Troy, MI (22 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Troy, MI (22 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 9 days ago

accounting Experience with OneSource, HFM, Microsoft Suite, including PowerBI, and other leading-edge application software highly desired....

Tax Senior Manager

  • Southfield, MI (18 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Southfield, MI (18 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 11 days ago

Job Description: Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing public accounting firms?...

Tax Senior Associate

  • Southfield, MI (18 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Southfield, MI (18 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 11 days ago

Job Description: Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing public accounting firms?...

International Tax Director

  • Auburn Hills, MI (15 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (15 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 11 days ago

Qualifications Minimum 12 years experience in international tax, including transfer pricing required; public accounting experience preferred....

Tax Preparer Assistant- Franchise Location

  • Fenton, MI (11 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Fenton, MI (11 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 17 days ago

What you'll do... As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, and money, youll build client relationships that will grow stronger every year. What Youll...

Tax Professional - Franchise Location

  • Lake Orion, MI (16 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Lake Orion, MI (16 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 17 days ago

What you'll do... As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, and money, you'll build client relationships that will grow stronger every year. Joining...

Tax Manager

  • Southfield, MI (18 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Southfield, MI (18 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 17 days ago

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...

Tax Manager

  • Livonia, MI (22 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Livonia, MI (22 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 18 days ago

PUBLIC ACCOUNTING TAX MANAGER A well-established and expanding Public Accounting Firm in the area is looking to add an experienced Tax Manager to their team....

Tax Manager

  • Rochester Hills, MI (23 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Rochester Hills, MI (23 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 19 days ago

PUBLIC ACCOUNTING TAX MANAGER A well-established and expanding Public Accounting Firm in the area is looking to add an experienced Tax Manager to their team....

Tax Manager

  • Farmington Hills, MI (13 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (13 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 19 days ago

PUBLIC ACCOUNTING TAX MANAGER A well-established and expanding Public Accounting Firm in the area is looking to add an experienced Tax Manager to their team....

Tax Analyst

  • Auburn Hills, MI (15 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 24 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (15 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 24 days ago

Tax Analyst Faurecia - 3.6 Auburn Hills, MI Job Details Estimated: $58.4K - $86.7K a year 17 hours ago Qualifications Hyperion Microsoft Excel CPA Public accounting LIHTC Tax accounting SAP Mid-level...

Tax Manager Informational Reporting

  • Novi, MI (13 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 24 days ago
  • Novi, MI (13 miles from Highland, MI)
  • 24 days ago

Conduct tax research in response to requests from business units regarding information reporting, payroll taxes and other indirect taxes....

Demographic Data for Highland, MI

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Highland, MI

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Highland, 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 Highland, 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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