Tax Specialist Jobs in Glenwood, 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 Senior - Any Location

  • Orland Park, IL (12 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (12 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 5 days ago

CPA Certified or the eligibility to work towards obtaining a CPA license. 3+ years of experience in public accounting. Review experience....

Tax Advisor - National Tax - Finance Transformation - Tax Tech and Transform - Senior - MP - 1631626

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Must have 1 year of experience with a professional services firm, mid-sized/regional to large sized/national public accounting firm, or a global management consultancy firm....

Corporate Tax Senior Manager (Provisions)

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 10 days ago

accounting is preferred - Experience in corporate income tax and strong ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes skills - Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency...

International Tax Director - JR102201_2-7366

  • Oak Brook, IL (24 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (24 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Job Description: Responsibilities Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing public accounting firms? If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as an International Tax Director....

R&D Credits Manager - Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory

  • Orland Park, IL (12 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (12 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 15 days ago

at Cherry Bekaert in Orland Park, Illinois, United States Job Description Description The TCIA (Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory) Practice is comprised of a diverse group of CPAs and tax law...

Tax Manager (PCS) - Any Location

  • Orland Park, IL (12 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (12 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 15 days ago

of partnership taxation, particularly with respect to partnership equity investments What you can expect from us: + Shared values, including uncompromising integrity, a passion for excellence, and...

Tax Manager

  • Orland Park, IL (12 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (12 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 23 days ago

Tax Managers Gpac houses a team of professional Recruiters who specialize in the Public Accounting industry!...

Tax Senior

  • Orland Park, IL (12 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (12 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 23 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...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Orland Park, IL (12 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (12 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 23 days ago

If you have any other questions or wish to discuss any other Public Accounting positions, reach out to Kat Stults with Gpac at ... or call/text at ......

Tax Senior Manager - Trust and Estate

  • Tinley Park, IL (11 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Tinley Park, IL (11 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 28 days ago

accounting Deep understanding of estate, gift, and trust tax laws and their application....

Tax Manager - Financial Services Organization - Banking & Capital Markets

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Passion & Drive ' Being in management in public accounting is not a spectator sport. It requires constant movement and reinvention....

Block Advisor Tax Advisor

  • Munster, IN (5 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Munster, IN (5 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 30+ 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....

Experienced Tax Professional

  • South Holland, IL (4 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • South Holland, IL (4 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 30+ 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....

Senior Manager/Director, Tax - Manufacturing

  • Tinley Park, IL (11 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tinley Park, IL (11 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

accounting or a combination of public accounting and industry Strong preference for candidates with experience serving manufacturing, wholesale, and distribution clients, as well as a solid technical...

Tax Manager - Trust and Estate

  • Tinley Park, IL (11 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tinley Park, IL (11 miles from Glenwood, IL)
  • 30+ 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...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Glenwood, IL

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Glenwood, 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 Glenwood, 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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