Tax Specialist Jobs in Worth, 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....

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

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Worth, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Worth, 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 (22 miles from Worth, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Itasca, IL (22 miles from Worth, 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 (16 miles from Worth, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Worth, 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 (24 miles from Worth, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Skokie, IL (24 miles from Worth, 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 (24 miles from Worth, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Skokie, IL (24 miles from Worth, 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 (24 miles from Worth, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Skokie, IL (24 miles from Worth, 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 (16 miles from Worth, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Worth, IL)
  • 3 days ago

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

Corporate Tax Manager

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Worth, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Worth, 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...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Worth, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Worth, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Partner with internal legal, accounting, and investment teams to manage risk and maintain tax compliance. Support ongoing improvements in tax processes and technology....

Technologist Analyst, Tax Operations

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Worth, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Worth, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or another quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience. 2 years of experience in financial...

Senior Tax Associate - Financial Services

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Worth, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Worth, IL)
  • 4 days ago

foundation Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work What Work You Will be Responsible For: Responsible for managing and coordinating tax...

Tax Associate

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Worth, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Worth, IL)
  • 5 days ago

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

International Tax Professional

  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Worth, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (16 miles from Worth, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Conduct international tax research and prepare technical memoranda on a variety of topics. Advise clients on cross-border tax structuring for mergers, acquisitions, expansions, and investments....

Trust and Estate Tax Senior Manager

  • Tinley Park, IL (8 miles from Worth, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tinley Park, IL (8 miles from Worth, IL)
  • 6 days 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...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Worth, IL

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Worth, 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 Worth, 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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