Tax Specialist Jobs in Granite City, 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, Planning and Business Support

  • Saint Louis, MO (8 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (8 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Working knowledge of ASC 740 and ability to partner with tax accounting to ensure transactions are properly recorded. Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills....

Manager Tax Merger and Acquisitions

  • Saint Louis, MO (8 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (8 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 2 days ago

compliance Prepare technical filings and support negotiations with tax authorities Collaborate with Corporate Development, Treasury, and Accounting teams Provide guidance on charitable giving and tax...

Experienced Tax Professional

  • Fenton, MO (24 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fenton, MO (24 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 3 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

  • Brentwood, MO (15 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brentwood, MO (15 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Block Advisor Tax Advisor H&R Block - 4.1 Brentwood, MO Job Details Full-time Estimated: $37.5K - $71.8K a year 18 hours ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Health insurance Employee...

Federal Tax Analyst

  • Saint Louis, MO (8 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (8 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Kforce's client, located in the Sainot Louis, MO area is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Federal Tax Analyst to join their tax team. This client offers strong benefits, and 401(k)...

Sr. Tax Manager

  • Saint Peters, MO (22 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Peters, MO (22 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Research, review, and organize tax documents Maintain tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Oversee, train, and mentor tax professionals Business development...

Director, Tax

  • Saint Louis, MO (8 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (8 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Responsible for planning, preparation and review of all corporate income, property, sales, use, informational and other returns for federal and state tax compliance, as well as monitoring all corporate...

Tax Manager, Private Client & Family Office Services

  • Saint Louis, MO (8 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (8 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary: The Tax Manager, Private Client & Family Office Services manages the full-life cycle of all assigned finance and accounting outsource engagements. Responsibilities include proposal...

Tax Manager, Real Estate Services Group

  • Saint Louis, MO (8 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (8 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 4 days ago

various client groups, including regular communication with clients and contacts related to tax compliance and consulting Drive workflow with clients and team members Research current tax compliance...

Indirect Transaction Tax Senior

  • Saint Louis, MO (8 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (8 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

Payroll Tax Advisor, HR Operations - Hybrid

  • Saint Louis, MO (8 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (8 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Review, document, improve the tax compliance work effort to achieve greater efficiencies in the tax filing process Manage our outsourced vendor with various tax accounts to ensure tax payment, compliance...

Tax Manager

  • Saint Charles, MO (20 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO (20 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Research and Analysis Stay abreast of evolving tax laws, regulations, and industry developments, applying this knowledge to client engagements and internal training initiatives Coordinate and complete tax...

Tax Senior Manager

  • Saint Louis, MO (8 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (8 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 11 days ago

research efforts to address client inquiries, resolve complex tax issues, and guide decision-making Client Communication Effectively communicate complex tax concepts and strategies to clients, tailoring...

Assistant Tax Director, International Tax

  • Saint Louis, MO (8 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (8 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Manage U.S. tax compliance obligations related to international operations, including but not limited to: Earnings & Profits (E&P) calculations Foreign tax credit computations GILTI inclusions Preparation...

Manager Tax Mergers and Acquisitions (Direct Hire)

  • Saint Louis, MO (8 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (8 miles from Granite City, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Provide technical assistance to the tax compliance group with respect to the preparation of returns, including calculations of tax basis and analysis of U.S. tax attributes....

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Granite City, IL

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Granite City, 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 Granite City, 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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