Tax Specialist Jobs in Illinois
Tax Specialist jobs in Illinois are in steady demand, with the state's concentration of corporate headquarters, financial services firms, and major accounting practices driving openings from entry-level tax associate through senior tax manager. Chicago leads hiring volume by a wide margin, with secondary activity in Naperville and Schaumburg, where employers like Deloitte, Grant Thornton, and Archer Daniels Midland maintain significant Illinois operations. The most sought-after specialties are corporate income tax compliance, state and local tax, and transfer pricing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Looking for a new role where you can achieve your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance? At Advantax, we offer 32 paid days off per year to start, including a week off in the summer and winter season.
We are a leading national property tax service provider. We offer personal property and real estate tax compliance services as well as consulting services. Our clients include large and mid-size organizations that span across a variety of industries.
Summary:
What You'll Do:
- Organize all received tax bills for assigned clients
- Find missing tax bills by interfacing with various government databases
- Identify specific information including payee, amount due and due date
- Enter tax bill information into Advantax’s compliance processing software
- Update required process tracking documents
- Review that information entered matches information received
- Provide weekly missing tax bill reports
- Scan tax bills and save to the Advantax server
- Create tax bill invoicing for client's review and approval
- Prepare tax bill payments for mailing
- Seasonally assist with entry of tax assessment notices
- Seasonally assist with tracking of assessor inquiries on Advantax system
- Additional responsibilities as necessary, identified by Advantax management
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience
- Associate degree or higher preferred
- 1-2 years’ previous payables experience preferred
You'll be a good candidate if you have these skills and abilities:
- Good verbal and written communication
- Strong business acumen
- Ability to communicate with jurisdictional representatives when required
- Strong grasp of basic computer applications (Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong work ethic
- Exceeding attention to detail
- Great time management and ability to work independently
- Minimal to no tax experience necessary
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Benefits:
- Health insurance (offer medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life), with multiple plans 100% paid by Advantax
- 401k program with company match
- 17 paid holidays per calendar year including a week off in the summer and winter.
- 15 PTO days per calendar year
- Annual profit-sharing bonus
- Gym reimbursement
- Eligibility for hybrid work after completion of first busy season
Advantax provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Looking for a new role where you can achieve your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance? At Advantax, we offer 32 paid days off per year to start, including a week off in the summer and winter season.
We are a leading national property tax service provider. We offer personal property and real estate tax compliance services as well as consulting services. Our clients include large and mid-size organizations that span across a variety of industries.
Summary:
What You'll Do:
- Organize all received tax bills for assigned clients
- Find missing tax bills by interfacing with various government databases
- Identify specific information including payee, amount due and due date
- Enter tax bill information into Advantax’s compliance processing software
- Update required process tracking documents
- Review that information entered matches information received
- Provide weekly missing tax bill reports
- Scan tax bills and save to the Advantax server
- Create tax bill invoicing for client's review and approval
- Prepare tax bill payments for mailing
- Seasonally assist with entry of tax assessment notices
- Seasonally assist with tracking of assessor inquiries on Advantax system
- Additional responsibilities as necessary, identified by Advantax management
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience
- Associate degree or higher preferred
- 1-2 years’ previous payables experience preferred
You'll be a good candidate if you have these skills and abilities:
- Good verbal and written communication
- Strong business acumen
- Ability to communicate with jurisdictional representatives when required
- Strong grasp of basic computer applications (Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong work ethic
- Exceeding attention to detail
- Great time management and ability to work independently
- Minimal to no tax experience necessary
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Benefits:
- Health insurance (offer medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life), with multiple plans 100% paid by Advantax
- 401k program with company match
- 17 paid holidays per calendar year including a week off in the summer and winter.
- 15 PTO days per calendar year
- Annual profit-sharing bonus
- Gym reimbursement
- Eligibility for hybrid work after completion of first busy season
Advantax provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax specialist jobs across Illinois.
- CPA license issued or recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Proficiency in tax software such as CCH Axcess, OneSource, or GoSystem Tax RS
- Experience preparing or reviewing federal and multi-state corporate income tax returns
- Working knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting and deferred tax analysis
- Strong research skills applied to federal, Illinois state, and local tax regulations
Tax Specialist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax specialist in Illinois?
The standard path starts with a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, followed by earning a Certified Public Accountant license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which requires passing all four sections of the Uniform CPA Exam and completing the required hours of supervised experience. Many Illinois employers also value the Enrolled Agent credential issued by the IRS for roles focused on tax controversy or representation. Candidates entering corporate tax often begin in public accounting before moving in-house.
How much do tax specialists make in Illinois?
Tax specialists in Illinois earn a median of about $54,480 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $33,030 for the lowest 10% to over $76,150 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax specialists in Illinois?
Employers hiring tax specialists in Illinois right now include Paylocity, JLL, and CIBC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's dense cluster of corporate headquarters in the Chicago metro means in-house tax department roles are especially prevalent alongside openings at the large public accounting firms with major Illinois offices.
Which Illinois cities have the most tax specialist jobs?
Chicago, Schaumburg, and Elgin have the most tax specialist openings in Illinois. Chicago anchors demand through its concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, large regional banks, and the downtown offices of every major public accounting firm, while suburban hubs like Naperville and Schaumburg attract openings from the manufacturing and logistics companies headquartered along the I-88 corridor.
Are there remote tax specialist jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields, because tax compliance and analysis work is almost entirely desk-based and document-driven. About 43% of tax specialist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to off-site work. Corporate compliance, tax research, and provision roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while client-facing advisory and audit-support positions more often require in-office presence.
How can I get hired as a tax specialist in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is joining a public accounting firm through a campus recruiting program targeting Illinois universities, since firms like Grant Thornton and BDO consistently hire associate-level staff without prior professional experience. Community college tax certificate programs offered through Illinois CPA Society partners also build a competitive credential fast. Adjacent roles like accounting clerk, payroll specialist, or accounts payable analyst at Illinois employers are common stepping stones, and sitting for the first section of the CPA exam before graduating signals seriousness to hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to tax specialist jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to tax specialist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across the Chicago metro, the suburbs, and downstate. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly.
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