Tax Specialist Jobs in Flossmoor, 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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Trust and Estate Tax Senior Manager

  • Tinley Park, IL (7 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Tinley Park, IL (7 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 3 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...

Tax Senior

  • Tinley Park, IL (7 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Tinley Park, IL (7 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 12 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

  • Tinley Park, IL (7 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Tinley Park, IL (7 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 12 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

  • Tinley Park, IL (7 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Tinley Park, IL (7 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 12 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...

Indirect Tax Manager

  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 21 days ago

accounting and/or manufacturing industry preferred) Expertise in multi-state procurement taxation and global indirect tax exposure Strong project management and analytical skills Proficiency in SAP, Vertex...

Manager, Tax - 224475

  • Woodridge, IL (23 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Woodridge, IL (23 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 27 days ago

at Samuel, Son & Co. (USA) Inc. in Woodridge, Illinois, United States Job Description Responsibilities Financial Reporting of Income Taxes Responsible for the preparation of the monthly and annual...

Manager, Tax

  • Woodridge, IL (23 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Woodridge, IL (23 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 28 days ago

Manager, Tax IL, United States JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities Financial Reporting of Income Taxes Responsible for the preparation of the monthly and annual U.S. income tax provisions Lead and...

Senior Tax Analyst

  • Oak Brook, IL (22 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (22 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 29 days ago

Conduct tax research and advise on taxability and regulatory changes. Prepare for and support audits, including data collection and response coordination....

International Tax Director

  • Oak Brook, IL (22 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (22 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

research on a wide range of tax issues related to business transactions for a variety of entities and their affiliates....

Tax Adv - Intern Tax and Trans Tax Ser - Transaction Tax - Manager - Multiple Positions - 1606864

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. At EY, youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you...

Block Advisors - Tax Advisor

  • Crest Hill, IL (22 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Crest Hill, IL (22 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 45+ 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....

Block Advisor Tax Advisor Immediate Hire

  • Olympia Fields, IL (1 mile from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Olympia Fields, IL (1 mile from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 60+ 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 - High Net Worth, Trust & Estate

  • Tinley Park, IL (7 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tinley Park, IL (7 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Responsibilities Responsibilities: Researching basic to complex estate matters across a range of disciplines (such as trust and estate case law), using tax research products such as Bloomberg BNA and...

Tax Manager - Partnerships

  • Tinley Park, IL (7 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tinley Park, IL (7 miles from Flossmoor, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

compliance and/or tax consulting experience in public accounting or a combination of industry and public accounting experience Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills,...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Flossmoor, IL

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Flossmoor, 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 Flossmoor, 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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