Tax Specialist Jobs in Cary, 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 (15 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (15 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 12 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....

Tax Senior Associate - Personal Financial Services

  • Rosemont, IL (23 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Rosemont, IL (23 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

Demonstrated thorough technical skills in tax compliance for high net worth individuals....

Tax Director - Private Companies

  • Rosemont, IL (23 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Rosemont, IL (23 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Senior Manager - Private Companies

  • Rosemont, IL (23 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Rosemont, IL (23 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Manager - Private Companies

  • Rosemont, IL (23 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Rosemont, IL (23 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Senior Associate - Private Companies

  • Rosemont, IL (23 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Rosemont, IL (23 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Analyst - Tax Controversy

  • Riverwoods, IL (18 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Riverwoods, IL (18 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 1 day ago

This is where you save and sustain lives At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel...

Tax Manager - Chinese Business Services

  • Schaumburg, IL (15 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (15 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Tax Manager - Chinese Business Services Plante Moran monthly base range is as follows: life insurance, sick time, flex time, 401(k) United States, Illinois, Schaumburg Jun 05, 2025 Count on us....

Delivery Tax Manager- Global Employer Services

  • Arlington Heights, IL (15 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (15 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 2 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...

Sr. Tax Manager- Excise & Compliance - Regulated Products

  • Bensenville, IL (23 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bensenville, IL (23 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Host quarterly tax compliance workshops and maintain internal training materials....

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

  • Arlington Heights, IL (15 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (15 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 5 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...

Tax Specialist Team Lead

  • Schaumburg, IL (15 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (15 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Assign tax return preparation to Tax Specialists Levels I, II and III commensurate with their experience....

Tax Specialist III

  • Schaumburg, IL (15 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (15 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Position Summary The Tax Specialist III is responsible for coordinating various aspects of tax reporting, the preparation of trust, individual and charitable tax returns, interacting with Wealth Advisors...

Block Advisors - Tax Advisor

  • Arlington Heights, IL (15 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (15 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 12 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....

Tax Manager

  • Lincolnshire, IL (15 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (15 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 16 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...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Cary, IL

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Cary, 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 Cary, 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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