Tax Specialist Jobs in Barrington, IL

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 Analyst

  • Schaumburg, IL (9 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (9 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

ABOUT YOU Preferred Experience 1-3 years of experience in tax compliance and consulting with a focus on large operating partnerships/corporations. Manufacturing industry experience....

Trust and Estate Tax Senior Manager

  • Lincolnshire, IL (12 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (12 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

Overview At Wipfli, people count. At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we dothe catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in...

Distribution Support Specialist Tax

  • Schaumburg, IL (9 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (9 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the...

Director, Tax

  • Elmhurst, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Oversees and completes initial review of Federal and State income tax compliance, including Federal, State and Local income tax quarterly filings and payments, Canadian tax compliance and transfer pricing...

Senior Tax Analyst (Sales and Use Tax)

  • Deerfield, IL (14 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (14 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Responsible for assisting with the monthly sales and use tax compliance filings, including pulling data, review of draft returns, and preparing account reconciliations....

Tax Senior

  • Villa Park, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Villa Park, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities for Tax Senior: Ability to complete individual, trusts, partnerships, and corporate returns Assure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations Tax research, tax...

Tax Manager

  • Villa Park, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Villa Park, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Oversee a team of highly motivated Tax staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Meet regularly with business and community contacts to maintain...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Villa Park, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Villa Park, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Senior Tax Manager Functions: Oversee a team of highly motivated staff Provide tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Meet regularly with business and community contacts to maintain...

Tax Supervisor

  • Villa Park, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Villa Park, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Tax Supervisor Gpac houses a team of professional Recruiters who specialize in the Public Accounting industry! A reputable client we partner with are looking to add dedicated talent to their team!...

Experienced Tax Preparer

  • Mount Prospect, IL (13 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (13 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Your Purpose: At Jackson Hewitt, we provide an invaluable service in guiding our clients through the tax codes, rules, and processes. We do this with integrity, quality, and consistency. This is...

Tax Senior Manager - Global Information Reporting

  • Rosemont, IL (17 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (17 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago

compliance solutions Oversee the implementation of compliance strategies for clients What You Must Have Bachelor's Degree 7 years of experience Certified Public Account (CPA), Enrolled Agent or Active...

Tax Director - Global Information Reporting

  • Rosemont, IL (17 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (17 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism General Tax Consulting Management Level Director Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in finance consulting specialise in providing consulting...

Asset & Wealth Management - Tax Senior Associate

  • Rosemont, IL (17 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (17 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

Insurance Tax Senior Associate - United States

  • Rosemont, IL (17 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (17 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

Asset & Wealth Management Tax Manager

  • Rosemont, IL (17 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (17 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Barrington, IL

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Barrington, IL 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 Barrington, IL
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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