Tax Specialist Jobs in Southern View, 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 Manager

  • Springfield, IL (3 miles from Southern View, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, IL (3 miles from Southern View, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Manager Springfield, IL, Decatur, IL or Peoria, IL What to expect when you join the Sikich family Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group...

FY26 - Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real Estate - Tax Senior Manager

  • Springfield, IL (3 miles from Southern View, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, IL (3 miles from Southern View, IL)
  • 3 days ago

. + Extensive knowledge in a broad range of real estate tax technical and transaction skills, including partnership taxation, REITs taxation and qualification, partnership allocations, tax compliance...

Financial Services - Global Compliance and Reporting - Real estate -Tax Senior Services Manager-EDGE

  • Springfield, IL (3 miles from Southern View, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, IL (3 miles from Southern View, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Independently recognize and identify problem areas and items that need to be addressed or escalated to ensure tax returns, tax research, tax accounting and tax projects are timely and accurately completed...

Payroll Tax & Compliance Specialist (NAM)

  • Springfield, IL (3 miles from Southern View, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, IL (3 miles from Southern View, IL)
  • 4 days ago

at Danfoss in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Payroll Tax & Compliance Specialist ( NAM ) Requisition ID: 41130 Job Location(s): Chicago, USApodaca, MXQueretaro, MXReynosa,...

State and Local Tax Staff - Income/Franchise

  • Springfield, IL (3 miles from Southern View, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Springfield, IL (3 miles from Southern View, IL)
  • 8 days ago

As a Staff, you will:** + Work with a highly experienced SALT team in delivering income tax consulting services including nexus reviews, sourcing analyses, exposure analysis, completion of...

Financial Services-Wealth and Asset Management - Tax Senior Manager-EDGE client aligned

  • Springfield, IL (3 miles from Southern View, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Springfield, IL (3 miles from Southern View, IL)
  • 9 days ago

at EY in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Location: Anywhere in country. At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally...

Business Tax Services - Private Tax - Manager

  • Springfield, IL (3 miles from Southern View, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Springfield, IL (3 miles from Southern View, IL)
  • 18 days ago

. + Providing tax research, tax memoranda drafting, and assistance in quantitative modeling for private client tax advisory services. + Identifying and communicating significant tax matters to Managers...

Senior Tax Associate- Individual Tax Services - JR102670_8-7366

  • Springfield, IL (3 miles from Southern View, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Springfield, IL (3 miles from Southern View, IL)
  • 23 days ago

at Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP. in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine...

Remote Work

R&D Credits Manager - Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory

  • Springfield, IL (3 miles from Southern View, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Springfield, IL (3 miles from Southern View, IL)
  • 28 days ago

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

Property Tax Director

  • Springfield, IL (3 miles from Southern View, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL (3 miles from Southern View, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

at Cherry Bekaert in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Description Cherry Bekaert has been proudly providing Accounting and Advisory services to our clients for over 75 years!...

Experienced Tax Professional

  • Springfield, IL (3 miles from Southern View, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL (3 miles from Southern View, IL)
  • 45+ 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....

Demographic Data for Southern View, IL

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Southern View, IL

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Southern View, 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
5.2%
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 Southern View, 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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