Tax Specialist Jobs in Pleasant Prairie, 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.

1-15 of 25 Jobs

Tax Senior

  • Lake Forest, IL (20 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (20 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 6 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

  • Lake Forest, IL (20 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (20 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 6 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

  • Lake Forest, IL (20 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (20 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 6 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...

Accounting and Tax Associate

  • Libertyville, IL (17 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Libertyville, IL (17 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 6 days ago

Accounting and Tax Associate Recruiter Aprio Location Libertyville, Illinois, United States Salary USD 58,000.00 - 85,000.00 per year Posted 07 Jun 2025 Closes 07 Jul 2025 Ref Hla2rzhm1mzA Job...

Trust and Estate Tax Senior Manager

  • Lincolnshire, IL (23 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (23 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 8 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...

Senior Tax Analyst (Sales and Use Tax)

  • Deerfield, IL (24 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (24 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 11 days ago

Responsible for assisting with the monthly sales and use tax compliance filings, including pulling data, review of draft returns, and preparing account reconciliations....

Senior Tax Manager

  • Deerfield, IL (24 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (24 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 12 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...

Manager, Tax Technology

  • North Chicago, IL (14 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 13 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (14 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 13 days ago

Supporting Corporate Tax teams in global tax accounting processes, with a prioritized focus on income taxes under ASC 740, income tax compliance, tax planning and controversy....

Senior Income Tax Analyst

  • Lake Forest, IL (20 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (20 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 15 days ago

our federal income tax compliance and tax returns....

Tax Manager

  • Rochester, WI (22 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Rochester, WI (22 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 18 days ago

Join a Global Leader Tax Manager Opportunity | Greater Racine Area (Hybrid + Relocation Available!)** Are you ready to take your tax expertise to the next level with a world-class organization?...

Senior Analyst, Tax Accounting & Reporting

  • North Chicago, IL (14 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 23 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (14 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 23 days ago

Qualifications Working knowledge of ASC 740 accounting for income taxes, relevant FASB pronouncements and internal controls....

Director, Tax Accounting

  • North Chicago, IL (14 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 24 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (14 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 24 days ago

GAAP (ASC 740), including U.S. domestic tax, tax examinations, acquisition integration and planning....

Tax Manager

  • Highland Park, IL (23 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Highland Park, IL (23 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 25 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

  • Highland Park, IL (23 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Highland Park, IL (23 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 25 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...

Tax Senior

  • Highland Park, IL (23 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Highland Park, IL (23 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 25 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...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Pleasant Prairie, WI

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Pleasant Prairie, 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 Pleasant Prairie, 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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