Tax Specialist Jobs in Round Lake, 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 Analyst

  • Schaumburg, IL (21 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (21 miles from Round Lake, 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 Senior

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (14 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (14 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 4 hours 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

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (14 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (14 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 4 hours 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

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (14 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (14 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 4 hours 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...

Trust and Estate Tax Senior Manager

  • Lincolnshire, IL (14 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (14 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 1 day 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...

Distribution Support Specialist Tax

  • Schaumburg, IL (21 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (21 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the...

Senior Tax Analyst (Sales and Use Tax)

  • Deerfield, IL (16 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (16 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Responsible for assisting with the monthly sales and use tax compliance filings, including pulling data, review of draft returns, and preparing account reconciliations....

Experienced Tax Preparer

  • Mount Prospect, IL (21 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (21 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Your Purpose: At Jackson Hewitt, we provide an invaluable service in guiding our clients through the tax codes, rules, and processes. We do this with integrity, quality, and consistency. This is...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Deerfield, IL (16 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (16 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 5 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...

Manager, Tax Technology

  • North Chicago, IL (12 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (12 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Supporting Corporate Tax teams in global tax accounting processes, with a prioritized focus on income taxes under ASC 740, income tax compliance, tax planning and controversy....

Senior Tax Manager - State and Local Tax (SALT)

  • Elgin, IL (23 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Elgin, IL (23 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent field 8 + years of experience in state taxation Experience with state tax planning, tax research, and tax analysis CPA Experience...

Tax Analyst

  • Northbrook, IL (20 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (20 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Identifies and implements process improvements to streamline indirect tax compliance and reporting. Performs other duties and assists tax analysts as needed....

Senior Tax Manager - Private Wealth

  • Lincolnshire, IL (14 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (14 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Job Description: Job Title: Tax Senior Manager - Private Wealth (HNW/UHNW) Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid or On-site Preferred) Type: Full-time, Permanent Overview: A well-established public...

Senior Income Tax Analyst

  • Lake Forest, IL (14 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (14 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 8 days ago

our federal income tax compliance and tax returns....

Tax Manager

  • Northbrook, IL (20 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (20 miles from Round Lake, IL)
  • 12 days ago

The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in tax law and regulations, experience managing tax compliance and a passion for providing exceptional tax planning and advice....

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Round Lake, IL

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Round Lake, 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 Round Lake, 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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