Tax Specialist Jobs in Illinois

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 Analyst

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 12 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....

Senior Tax Manager

  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 hours ago

100% Remote Sr. Tax Manager position Position Responsibilities: Review and prepare complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns Lead role in tax planning and client advisories...

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Entry Level Tax Preparer

  • Niles, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Niles, IL
  • 2 hours 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...

Experienced Tax Preparer

  • Niles, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Niles, IL
  • 2 hours 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...

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Tax Manager - Personal Financial Services

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 hours ago

compliance, & planning to improve their operational efficiency & free up time to be spent focusing on personal wealth strategy....

Tax Senior Associate - Personal Financial Services

  • Rosemont, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Rosemont, IL
  • 6 hours ago

Demonstrated thorough technical skills in tax compliance for high net worth individuals....

Tax Senior Associate - Private Companies

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Director - Personal Financial Services

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 hours ago

compliance, & planning to improve their operational efficiency & free up time to be spent focusing on personal wealth strategy....

Japanese Business Network - Private Tax Senior Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 hours ago

Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations....

Tax Director - Private Companies

  • Rosemont, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Rosemont, IL
  • 6 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Japanese Business Network - Private Tax Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Senior Manager - Private Companies

  • Rosemont, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Rosemont, IL
  • 6 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Tax Manager - Private Companies

  • Rosemont, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Rosemont, IL
  • 6 hours ago

compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy....

Demographic Data for Illinois

Moving to Illinois? Find some basic demographic data about Illinois below.


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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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