Tax Specialist Jobs in Elk Grove Village, 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.

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Global Mobility Services Tax Manager

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
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  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
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Ability to effectively communicate cross border tax concepts to clients who are not tax specialists You demonstrate experience in practice development, business development, and managing seniors and...

Tax Professional I

  • Elgin, IL (12 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Elgin, IL (12 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

Conduct tax interviews with clients face to face and through virtual tools - video, phone, chat, email Prepare complete and accurate tax returns Generate business growth, increase client retention,...

R&D Tax Manager

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients....

Indirect Tax Analyst

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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

Tax Manager

  • Aurora, IL (20 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Aurora, IL (20 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 1 day 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...

Senior Tax Analyst

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 1 day ago

taxes....

Tax Analyst

  • Deerfield, IL (12 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Deerfield, IL (12 miles from Elk Grove Village, 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....

Senior Tax Manager, US Indirect Tax

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 1 day ago

U.S. sales tax compliance: Oversee and coordinate monthly sales tax processing, including the collection of sales tax on taxable repair and maintenance services, the verification of tax paid on purchases...

Tax Senior

  • Schaumburg, IL (4 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (4 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 1 day ago

As a Tax senior at this firm, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our clients' tax matters....

Tax Senior

  • Highland Park, IL (15 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Highland Park, IL (15 miles from Elk Grove Village, 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 (15 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Highland Park, IL (15 miles from Elk Grove Village, 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 (15 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Highland Park, IL (15 miles from Elk Grove Village, 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....

Tax Associate Fall 2026

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 1 day ago

review federal and state tax returns for partnerships, C corporations, S corporations and individuals Develop tax compliance knowledge and assist with IRS audits, tax notice response, trust returns...

Tax Manager, Sustainability - National Federal Tax Services

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 2 days ago

National Federal Tax Services ("NFTS") is a national practice within Deloitte Tax made up of several tax service offerings....

Full Time Tax Consultant (Accounting) (Summer/Fall 2026, Winter 2027)

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Recruiting for this role ends on 12/15/24 Work you'll do As a tax consultant, you will work directly with clients, building a relationship as a trusted tax specialist and advisor - the "go-to" tax professional...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Elk Grove Village, IL

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Elk Grove Village, 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 Elk Grove Village, 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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