Tax Specialist Jobs in Oak Park, 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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Benaiah Consulting Group, LLC

Tax Manager

Proficiency in tax research and preparation methodologies. Ability to manage multiple priorities Passion for helping small businesses succeed....

Remote Work

Tax Analyst

  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 30+ 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 Specialist II

  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Assist in mentoring of Tax Specialist Level I. Work with Advisors and Middle Office to ensure new trusts/estates are set up correctly for tax reporting....

Tax Senior - Financial Services Organization - State and Local Tax - Real Estate

  • Chicago, IL (7 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (7 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

research and writing, flow through entity taxation, REIT taxation, income and franchise taxes and transfer taxes Compliance skills as it relates to multi-state jurisdictions Excellent verbal and written...

Captive Tax Analyst

  • Itasca, IL (12 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Itasca, IL (12 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Provide day to day preparation, review, and reconciliation of captive insurance companies (captives) tax related data. Assist, work with, and communicate with Finance VPs, internal departments,...

Senior Tax Manager, JLLIPT

  • Chicago, IL (7 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (7 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago

JLL Income Property Trust, Inc. ( JLLIPT ), an externally advised, perpetual-life REIT owning a diversified portfolio of properties across the U.S., seeks a Senior Tax Manager in Chicago. The role...

Tax Senior

  • Skokie, IL (10 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Skokie, IL (10 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 3 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

  • Skokie, IL (10 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Skokie, IL (10 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 3 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

  • Skokie, IL (10 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Skokie, IL (10 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 3 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...

SALT-Sales and Use Tax Senior Associate

  • Chicago, IL (7 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (7 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago

research, preparation of technical memorandums and drafting client correspondence....

Corporate Tax Manager

  • Chicago, IL (7 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (7 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago

compliance and/or tax consulting experience CPA or JD/active law license required Experience in public accounting is preferred Experience in corporate income tax and strong ASC 740 Accounting for Income...

Corporate Tax Auditor - Remote

  • Rolling Meadows, IL (17 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (17 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Title: Corporate Tax Auditor - Remote Mandatory skills: corporate tax return, governmental agency, accounting firm, return filing, auditing, Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Workspace applications,...

Remote Work

Tax Senior

  • Lake Forest, IL (24 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (24 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 4 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

  • Lake Forest, IL (24 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (24 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 4 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

  • Lake Forest, IL (24 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (24 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 4 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...

Demographic Data for Oak Park, IL

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Oak Park, IL

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, 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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