Tax Specialist Jobs in Michigan

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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Payroll Tax Senior Analyst- USA and CA

  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 hours ago

Job Description The Payroll Tax Senior Analyst for US and Canada will provide comprehensive payroll tax guidance and support to a high-volume, complex payroll department including but not limited...

Tax Coordinator - Kalamazoo / Grand Rapids

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 4 hours ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 4 hours ago

WHO WE ARE At Greenleaf Trust, our teams are dedicated to providing the highest level of comprehensive wealth management services, trust administration and retirement plan services. We adhere to...

Tax Planning Specialist

  • Marquette, MI
  • 22 hours ago
  • Marquette, MI
  • 22 hours ago

Tax Strategy and Planning Our Tax Specialists provide strategies on how to plan today to minimize our clients' taxes in the future....

Senior Tax Manager

  • Troy, MI
  • 23 hours ago
  • Troy, MI
  • 23 hours ago

Preparing journal entries, analysis, and account reconciliations and assisting with month-end close processes....

Audit/Tax Manager

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Novogradac & Company LLP is searching for a Manager to join our fast-growing firm. The Manager will manage a variety of tax, audit and other assignments as designated by the...

Full Time Tax Consultant (Accounting) (Summer/Fall 2025, Winter 2026)

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 days ago

Recruiting for this role ends on 15/31/2025 Work you'll do As a tax consultant, you will work directly with clients, building a relationship as a trusted tax specialist and advisor - the "go-to" tax...

Tax Senior

  • Rochester Hills, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Rochester Hills, MI
  • 2 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...

Federal Tax Manager

  • Southfield, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Southfield, MI
  • 3 days ago

OverviewnnBaker 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 Senior

  • Dearborn, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Dearborn, MI
  • 3 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...

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Tax Manager

  • Lansing, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 3 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 Analyst (hybrid)

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 3 days ago

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

Tax Senior

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 3 days ago

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

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your...

Block Advisor Tax Advisor Immediate Hire

  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 4 days ago

Our Company At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere....

Senior Tax Manager

  • Livonia, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Livonia, MI
  • 4 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...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Michigan

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Michigan offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.5%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
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 Michigan
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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