Tax Specialist Jobs in Rockford, 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 15 Jobs

Tax Professional I

  • Belvidere, IL (16 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Belvidere, IL (16 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 1 day 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,...

Tax Senior

  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Rockford, 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

  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Rockford, 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...

Entry Level Tax Preparer

  • Rockford, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 8 days ago

Corporate discount program Tax preparation training Continuing tax education And More!...

Tax Auditor Trainee

  • Rockford, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 9 days ago

Posting Identification Number 45169 Targeted title for this position is Staff Tax Auditor (ES Tax Auditor I) Why Work for Illinois?...

Tax Associate

  • Machesney Park, IL (6 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Machesney Park, IL (6 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 10 days 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,...

Entry-Level Tax Preparer

  • Beloit, WI (16 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Beloit, WI (16 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 10 days ago

If you join our team as a Seasonal Entry Level Tax Preparer, you'll conduct one-on-one tax interviews with clients, start to develop your book of business, and provide exceptional customer service....

Remote Tax Professional

  • Brodhead, WI (21 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Brodhead, WI (21 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 12 days ago

CPA or Enrolled Agent certification Experience completing complex tax returns 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax Experience conducting virtual tax interviews that create...

Remote Work

Tax Associate

  • Rockford, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 15 days ago

and other tax-related matters Filing tax returns on paper or electronically on behalf of clients Staying current on IRS and state and local tax rules and regulations and ensuring full compliance Assisting...

Senior Tax Specialist

  • Beloit, WI (16 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Beloit, WI (16 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Job Title: Senior Tax SpecialistJob Description We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Tax Specialist to prepare and review various aspects of federal and state income tax returns....

957006 - Franchise - Tax Professional

  • Freeport, IL (24 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Freeport, IL (24 miles from Rockford, IL)
  • 30+ days 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,...

Tax Manager - Partnerships

  • Rockford, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities Responsibilities: Facilitate primary reviews of complex tax returns and provide tax consulting services for your partnership clients Evaluate the tax aspects of partnership agreements...

Senior Manager/Director, Tax - High Net Worth

  • Rockford, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Review tax-related information to include tax provisions, depreciation schedules, property tax returns, etc....

Tax Manager - Manufacturing

  • Rockford, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Review tax-related information to include tax provisions, depreciation schedules, property tax returns, etc....

Tax Preparer Assistant

  • Rockford, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 90+ days ago

Begin the tax return by entering client and W-2 information into the tax program Assist with the closing of the interview by assembling the tax return, obtaining required signatures, reviewing the finished...

Demographic Data for Rockford, IL

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Rockford, IL

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Rockford, 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 Rockford, 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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