Tax Specialist Remote & Hybrid Only 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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ICP Tax Senior Manager

  • Withum
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago

Withum's Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment...

Hybrid

Tax Manager - Individual Tax

  • Staff Financial Group
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

This role is ideal for a seasoned individual tax professional seeking career growth without the pressures of a traditional tax busy season....

Remote

Tax Manager (Chicago, IL)

  • Mercer Advisors
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 4 days ago

The Tax group is a dedicated team of professionals who work in conjunction with our wealth advisors to provide tax compliance services to our high-net-worth clients....

Hybrid

Senior Tax Manager

  • PT&C Group LLC
  • West Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • West Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Due to continuing growth, our team is seeking a Senior Tax Manager who has an entrepreneurial spirit and knows how to get things done. We envision this person to be a future leader for the firm...

Hybrid

Tax Consultant (Indirect LLM) (Summer 2026)

  • Deloitte
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Position Summary Are you a strategic and creative Indirect Tax professional who likes solving complex state and local indirect tax issues within sales & use and excise tax?...

Hybrid

Senior Tax Associate, Tax Accounting Services (ASC 740)

  • Crowe
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

740) experience Consolidated C-Corp with multi-state and multi-national experience preferred Possess effective writing and communication skills Experience with OneSource Tax Provision (OTP) Ability...

Hybrid

International Tax Director

  • Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

research on a wide range of tax issues related to business transactions for a variety of entities and their affiliates....

Hybrid

CPA Tax Manager

  • Synectics
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities Supervise and/or prepare income tax return compliance engagements and tax planning for clients. Qualification Minimum 8 years of public accounting experience preparing and...

Hybrid

Tax Manager

  • Aprio
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

Conduct tax research to stay up-to-date with changing tax laws and regulations and identify opportunities for tax planning....

Hybrid

Tax Manager, Tax Technology Consulting - Oracle Tax Implementation

  • Deloitte
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications Required: + Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per week + Ability to travel up to 50%...

Hybrid

Tax Senior, Indirect Tax - Transaction Tax

  • Deloitte
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

at Deloitte in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Are you a strategic and creative Indirect Tax professional who likes solving complex state and local indirect tax issues within sales...

Hybrid

Tax Manager

  • Hirewell
  • Schiller Park, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Schiller Park, IL
  • 7 days ago

This is a well-rounded role spanning tax compliance, provision (ASC 740), planning, and international exposure, with strong visibility across finance and leadership....

Hybrid

Tax Manager

  • Morningstar
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

Provide support, when needed, for US income tax compliance filings. Manage OneSource tax provision and other system driven templates (HFM Smartview)....

Hybrid

Sr Tax Analyst

  • Ulta Beauty
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 8 days ago

Complete tax research, including tax rates, for various taxing jurisdictions. Complete coding of products for taxability....

Hybrid

Tax Manager, Tax Accounting Services (ASC 740)

  • Crowe LLP
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

740) experience required Consolidated C-Corp with multi-state and multi-national experience preferred Possess effective writing and communication skills Experience with OneSource Tax Provision (OTP...

Hybrid

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Illinois

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.6%
Associate's Degree
7.1%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.3%
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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