Tax Specialist Jobs in Fort Sheridan, 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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Senior Tax Manager, Financial Services (Operationa

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

at Crowe LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here: At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work...

Tax Manager, Financial Services (Operational Partn

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

at Crowe LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here: At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work...

Senior Tax Staff, Financial Services (Operational

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

at Crowe LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here: At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work...

Tax Manager Facilities Maintenance

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Role Overview** **Sodexo** is seeking a **Tax Manager** for our Facilities Maintenance business. This is a **remote** role You'll play a crucial role in shaping our financial future by: +...

Remote Work

Tax Senior Associate - Personal Financial Services

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary A career in our Personal Financial Service...

Tax Manager - Personal Financial Services

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary A career in our Personal Financial Service practice,...

Tax Senior Manager - Private Companies

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary A career within PwC Private will provide the...

Tax Manager - Private Companies

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary A career within PwC Private will provide the...

Tax Director - Personal Financial Services

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Director Job Description & Summary A career in our Personal Financial Service...

Tax Director - Private Companies

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Director Job Description & Summary A career within PwC Private will provide the...

Tax Senior Manager - Personal Financial Services

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary A career in our Personal Financial Service...

Tax Senior Associate - Private Companies

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary A career within PwC Private will provide...

Manager - Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Tax Credits & Incentive Advisory (TCIA)**, within Cherry Bekaert's Strategic Tax Advisory practice, is a quickly growing group generating more than $20 Million in annual revenue for the firm. TCIA...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 2 days ago

CHICAGO!!!New Opening - Great Tax Senior Manager opportunityTax Senior Manager 150-165k + Bonus (Financial Services) ChicagoA Career advancement opportunity with a fast track to PartnershipA Large...

Tax Director

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Fort Sheridan, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Tax Director 130-165k + Bonus (D.O.E.)Financial Services Fund Administrator CPA Firm Tax Director fast track to Partner within 2-3 years. Are you keeping your options open? Over 200 Hedge Fund...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Fort Sheridan, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Fort Sheridan, IL 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 Fort Sheridan, 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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