Tax Specialist Jobs in Antioch, 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.

1-15 of 55 Jobs

Tax Analyst

  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Provides support with tax audit activities as applicable. Coordinates, prepares and/or reviews tax returns, tax filings, registrations or any other tax compliance requirements as necessary....

Tax Senior

  • Highland Park, IL (22 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Highland Park, IL (22 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 1 day 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

  • Highland Park, IL (22 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Highland Park, IL (22 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 1 day 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 (22 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Highland Park, IL (22 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 1 day ago

A Top CPA firm is looking to add a Senior Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers its clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax....

Indirect Tax Analyst

  • Bannockburn, IL (21 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bannockburn, IL (21 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 2 days ago

states and local jurisdictions Coordinate payments for sales and use taxes and personal property taxes that are due....

Tax Associate

  • McHenry, IL (12 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • McHenry, IL (12 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Joining H&R Block as a new, seasonal Tax Associate means you'll have the support of our expert team, dedicated to providing the tax training necessary for your success....

Tax Senior

  • Lake Forest, IL (18 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (18 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Tax Senior Responsibilities: Review and manage tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current tax laws. Provide strategic tax planning and consulting to clients....

Tax Senior

  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Tax Senior Responsibilities: Review and manage tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current tax laws. Provide strategic tax planning and consulting to clients....

Tax Manager

  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Tax Manager Responsibilities: Research, review, and organize tax documents Maintain tax compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Oversee, train, and mentor tax professionals Business development...

Tax Manager

  • Lincolnshire, IL (20 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (20 miles from Antioch, 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

  • Lincolnshire, IL (20 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (20 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 3 days ago

A Top CPA firm is looking to add a Senior Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers its clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax....

Tax Senior

  • Lincolnshire, IL (20 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (20 miles from Antioch, 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 Senior

  • Lake Forest, IL (18 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (18 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 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...

Senior Tax Manager

  • Lake Forest, IL (18 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (18 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 6 days ago

A Top CPA firm is looking to add a Senior Tax Manager to their team. This stable and growing firm offers its clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax....

Tax Manager

  • Lake Forest, IL (18 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (18 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 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...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Antioch, IL

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Antioch, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.4%
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 Antioch, 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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