Tax Specialist Jobs in Lansing, 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 Manager - US Business Process Solutions - Managed Payroll Services

  • Lansing, MI
  • 21 hours ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 21 hours ago

Position Summary Join the world's leading professional services firm assisting employers in operating payrolls for their workforce. As a Manager you will join a dynamic team delivering our US...

US E - Tax Manager US Payroll Operations - BPS

  • Lansing, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 2 days ago

Join the worlds leading professional services firm assisting employers in operating payrolls for their workforce. As a Manager you will join a dynamic team delivering our US Managed Payroll Tax...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Lansing, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 2 days ago

100% Remote Sr. Tax Manager position Position Responsibilities: Review and prepare complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns Lead role in tax planning and client advisories...

Remote Work

Delivery Tax Manager- Global Employer Services

  • Lansing, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 4 days ago

Position Summary Are you a leader and strategic thinker who is able to integrate strategic business knowledge with market-leading experience to design talent, mobility, and rewards programs? Do...

Tax Analyst II

  • Lansing, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 5 days ago

The position will focus primarily on assisting with the day-to-day management of state income and franchise tax compliance, as well as the associated accounting and forecasting....

Manager - Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory

  • Lansing, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 5 days ago

. + Minimum of 5 years' experience in federal tax compliance or tax consulting services. + Experience with costing models utilizing excel pivot tables. + Desire to participate in strategic planning...

US E - Tax Manager - Global Employer Services (Delivery)

  • Lansing, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 7 days ago

Are you a leader and strategic thinker who is able to integrate strategic business knowledge with market-leading experience to design talent, mobility, and rewards programs? Do you have an...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Okemos, MI (6 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Okemos, MI (6 miles from Lansing, MI)
  • 8 days ago

Highly reputable Public Accounting Firm looking to add Senior Tax Manager to growing team!! Are you an experienced tax professional looking for the next step in your career? This well-established...

Senior Tax Associate- Individual Tax Services

  • Lansing, MI
  • 11 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 11 days ago

Four (4)+ years' experience in tax return review and planning for high net worth individuals Multi-state tax compliance experience for individuals, including understanding of composite, withholding...

Remote Work

Tax Manager

  • Lansing, MI
  • 12 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 12 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. This firm values their staff and knows...

Tax Senior - Global Employer Services, Japanese Services Group

  • Lansing, MI
  • 12 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 12 days ago

compliance process Translation of the updated About Me tax "organizer" from English to Japanese for broad roll-out to the JSG client users Correspondence with US and US India team members in English...

US E - Tax - Senior Global Employer Services - Japanese Services Group

  • Lansing, MI
  • 15 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 15 days ago

compliance process Translation of the updated About Me tax organizer from English to Japanese for broad roll-out to the JSG client users Correspondence with US and US India team members in English...

Tax Manager - Renewable Energy

  • Lansing, MI
  • 18 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 18 days ago

Our spectrum of business tax services is relevant for public and private companies, and range from tax planning to tax compliance, controversy, and risk management, including tax credits, government...

Tax Senior - Real Estate

  • Lansing, MI
  • 18 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 18 days ago

If you've got a solid understanding of partnership allocation methodologies, Subchapter K, and the tax compliance process for real estate funds, then we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Senior...

US E - Tax - Senior - Real Estate Tax (BTS National)

  • Lansing, MI
  • 20 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 20 days ago

If you've got a solid understanding of partnership allocation methodologies, Subchapter K, and the tax compliance process for real estate funds, then we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Senior...

Demographic Data for Lansing, MI

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Lansing, MI

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Lansing, 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 Lansing, 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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