Tax Specialist Jobs in South Barrington, 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

  • Lake Bluff, IL (17 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lake Bluff, IL (17 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

Job Opportunity: Senior Tax Manager Are you ready to join a firm that prioritizes both its clients and its employees? We are seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead our expanding public tax division....

Senior Tax Manager

  • Palatine, IL (7 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Palatine, IL (7 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

Job Opportunity: Senior Tax Manager Are you ready to join a firm that prioritizes both its clients and its employees? We are seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead our expanding public tax division....

Senior Tax Manager

  • Evanston, IL (24 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Evanston, IL (24 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

Job Opportunity: Senior Tax Manager Are you ready to join a firm that prioritizes both its clients and its employees? We are seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead our expanding public tax division....

Senior Tax Manager

  • Park Ridge, IL (18 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Park Ridge, IL (18 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

Job Opportunity: Senior Tax Manager Are you ready to join a firm that prioritizes both its clients and its employees? We are seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead our expanding public tax division....

Tax Manager

  • Mt Prospect, IL (13 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Mt Prospect, IL (13 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

multi-location shared services environment (North American and global) ***No current direct reports, but role may evolve into a leadership position as the team grows Technical Environment: ERP Systems: SAP, Navision...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Highland Park, IL (18 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Highland Park, IL (18 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 15 hours ago

A Top CPA firm is looking to add a Senior Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers its clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent growth of the firm,...

Tax Manager

  • Highland Park, IL (18 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Highland Park, IL (18 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 15 hours ago

Tax Managers Gpac houses a team of professional Recruiters who specialize in the Public Accounting industry! The reputable clients we partner with are looking to add dedicated talent to their...

Tax Senior

  • Highland Park, IL (18 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Highland Park, IL (18 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 15 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

  • Northbrook, IL (16 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Northbrook, IL (16 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 21 hours ago

Tax Manager [Northbrook, IL, 60062] | 2024-11-25 08:14:56 Job Description Job Description: Tax Manager Client: Lipschultz, Levin & Gray (LLG) Location: Northbrook, IL Employment Type: Full-time,...

Exempt Organizations Tax Manager

  • Elgin, IL (10 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Elgin, IL (10 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 21 hours ago

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative and sophisticated advisory, assurance and **tax services** to our clients. As a **Tax...

Tax Manager

  • Batavia, IL (23 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Batavia, IL (23 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Managers Gpac houses a team of professional Recruiters who specialize in the Public Accounting industry! The reputable clients we partner with are looking to add dedicated talent to their...

Tax Senior

  • Batavia, IL (23 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Batavia, IL (23 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 1 day 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

  • Batavia, IL (23 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Batavia, IL (23 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 1 day ago

A Top CPA firm is looking to add a Senior Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers its clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent growth of the firm,...

Audit Field Compliance Assistant Manager-Sales Tax (SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR OPT. 2A)

  • Des Plaines, IL (15 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (15 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Job Requisition ID: 46930 Closing Date: 05/16/2025 Agency: Department of Revenue Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 Skill Option: Revenue Audit Field Manager Bilingual Option:...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Arlington Heights, IL (9 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (9 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Job Opportunity: Senior Tax Manager Are you ready to join a firm that prioritizes both its clients and its employees? We are seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead our expanding public tax division....

Demographic Data for South Barrington, IL

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in South Barrington, IL

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in South Barrington, 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 South Barrington, 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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