Tax Specialist Jobs in Ontario

A Tax Specialist in the finance industry is responsible for guiding businesses and individuals through the complexities of tax regulations, compliance, and planning. Their duties include preparing tax returns, advising on tax related issues, keeping abreast of tax law changes, conducting research on tax-related topics, and developing tax strategies to minimize tax liability and potential risks. They may also handle disputes with tax authorities and represent clients in case of tax audits. A Tax Specialist must possess excellent analytical and numerical skills, strong attention to detail, and a solid knowledge of tax law and procedures.

Prior to becoming a Tax Specialist, a person may have held roles such as a Tax Associate, an Accountant, or a Financial Analyst. Relevant certifications for this role include Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Enrolled Agent (EA), or Certified Tax Coach (CTC). Additionally, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is typically required, and a Master's degree in Taxation or a related field is preferred. Continuous professional development is also crucial in this role due to constantly evolving tax laws and regulations.

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Senior Tax Analyst

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

About the Opportunity Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end tax provisions and disclosures Maintain deferred tax schedules and prepare tax journal entries Support tax compliance: gather data, prepare...

Tax Operations Analyst

  • Toronto, ON
  • 5 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 5 days ago

to the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), OECD Common Reporting Standards (CRS), Chapter 3/61, related Section Codes 305c, 302 etc, Hire Act (871m), Qualified Intermediary (QI), etc....

Senior Tax Analyst

  • Toronto, ON
  • 7 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 7 days ago

CPA Canada In-depth Tax Course or willingness to complete. 2-3 years of corporate tax experience....

Payroll Tax Analyst Sr

  • Toronto, ON
  • 27 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 27 days ago

About the opportunity The Managed Services Payroll Tax Analyst will provide tax support to clients in the areas of tax compliance, accurate submission of payroll taxes to tax filing, W2/YE balancing...

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Senior Tax Accountant

  • North York, ON
  • 28 days ago
  • North York, ON
  • 28 days ago

3-4 years public accounting experience inclusive of minimum 1-2 years tax experience, or equivalent financial industry tax experience....

Senior Tax Specialist

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

Assist with other tax compliance tasks including tax instalments, and account reconciliations....

Tax Specialist

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

Assist with other tax compliance tasks including tax instalments, and account reconciliations....

Tax Accountant

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 30+ days ago

What we would like you to bring CPA (or equivalent) 2+ years of experience handling various tax duties including Canadian income tax, sales tax, invoicing, monthly returns, daily tax compliance, and...

Senior Tax Analyst, Global Employer Services

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

Enough about us, lets talk about you You are someone with: A masters degree in Tax or an accounting designation At least 5 years of relevant work experience in global mobility tax matters Experience...

Analyst, Tax

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

Requirements Bachelors degree in accounting or finance 1 - 2 years of corporate income tax experience in public accounting or large corporation CPA designation or Masters in Taxation preferred Experience...

Payroll Tax Analyst

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

About the opportunity Dayforce Managed Services is in need of a Payroll Tax Analyst who will provide tax support to clients in the areas of tax compliance, accurate submission of payroll taxes to tax...

Tax Analyst Intern

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 90+ days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 90+ days ago

The Tax Analyst Intern will assist with indirect and income tax compliance, conduct tax research, and analyze tax accounts....

Tax Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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 iHireFinance research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Tax Specialist positions.



Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Ontario offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.1%
Master's Degree
36.6%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
High School or GED
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.1%

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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