Tax Specialist Jobs in Illinois

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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R&D Tax Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours ago

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

Tax Professional I

  • Oregon, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Oregon, IL
  • 3 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,...

Indirect Tax Analyst

  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 hours ago

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

Tax Manager

  • Aurora, IL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 14 hours 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
  • 14 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 hours ago

taxes....

Tax Manager - Transfer Pricing

  • Peoria, IL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 14 hours ago

Tax Operations : Application : Advising on federal and local transfer pricing regulations/guidelines and facilitating the resolution of outstanding tax issues....

Tax Analyst

  • Deerfield, IL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Deerfield, IL
  • 14 hours 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
  • 14 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 hours 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
  • 15 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 15 hours 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
  • 17 hours ago
  • Highland Park, IL
  • 17 hours 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
  • 17 hours ago
  • Highland Park, IL
  • 17 hours 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
  • 17 hours ago
  • Highland Park, IL
  • 17 hours 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....

Entry Level Tax Preparer

  • Carbondale, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Carbondale, IL
  • 22 hours ago

Taxes are fun (really!) Jackson Hewitt is proud to offer free tax training as well as continuing education for tax preparers across the country....

Tax Associate Fall 2026

  • Chicago, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 22 hours 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

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

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.4%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
5.4%
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 Illinois
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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