Tax Specialist Jobs in Kenosha, WI

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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Entry Level Tax Preparer

  • Kenosha, WI
  • 10 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI
  • 10 days 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...

Tax Manager or Director

  • Racine, WI (7 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Racine, WI (7 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 18 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through...

Tax Manager, Private Wealth

  • Oak Creek, WI (18 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 20 days ago
  • Oak Creek, WI (18 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 20 days ago

This is a great opportunity to be a valued advisor delivering tax and business advisory services and tax compliance to small business clients....

US Tax Manager

  • Oak Creek, WI (18 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Oak Creek, WI (18 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 45+ days ago

Oversee timely filing of federal and state annual direct tax compliance filings and manage tax audit activities....

Tax Director

  • Racine, WI (7 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Racine, WI (7 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Description OUR HERITAGE BENEFITS YOUR FUTURE! Here at TWIN DISC, we have a proud history of developing and pioneering transmission and propulsion solutions for equipment that fuels the...

US Tax Manager

  • Racine, WI (7 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Racine, WI (7 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 90+ days ago

The US Tax Managers are responsible for the timely filing of 41 federal and 98 state annual direct tax compliance filings as well as managing tax audit activity for income taxes Provide leadership and...

Tax Manager, Government Contracting

  • Libertyville, IL (24 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Libertyville, IL (24 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 90+ days ago

Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 22 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+...

Senior Analyst, Tax

  • North Chicago, IL (20 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (20 miles from Kenosha, WI)
  • 90+ days ago

The Senior Tax Analyst will be primarily responsible for supporting the US federal income tax compliance and reporting processes, which includes the preparation of the US federal income tax return and...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Kenosha, WI

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Kenosha, WI 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 Kenosha, WI
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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