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Senior Tax Strategist
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A Tax Specialist is responsible for documenting all stages of the accounting cycle in order to prepare Federal, State and local tax returns. Will review data prior to preparing the returns, prepare and file returns and will also provide background documentation in case of an audit.
$81,538 / year median in Illinois
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Senior Tax Strategist Savant - 3.5 Rockford, IL Job Details Full-time $79,000 - $118,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Gym membership Benefits from day one Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Writing skills Income tax planning Full Job Description As a member of the Tax Strategy Team, the Senior Tax Strategist supports the development and execution of tax strategies for high-net-worth clients, families, and business owners. This role assists in analyzing client situations, researching tax topics, preparing recommendations, and coordinating deliverables that integrate with clients' overall financial goals. The Senior Tax Strategist works in close collaboration with our tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate execution of tax strategies. This position may be client-facing in conjunction with a senior tax advisor, however it functions primarily in a supporting and collaborative capacity, providing the technical and analytical foundation for integrated wealth management solutions. In this role, you can expect to focus in the following areas: Gather, organize, and review client tax and financial data, including tax returns, financial statements, and planning documents, to support tax strategy development. Assist in preparing tax strategy deliverables, such as projections, planning summaries, and tax impact analyses for tax advisors. Review tax analysis performed by junior team members. Assist in training junior staff on tax planning and other software used by the team Research federal and state tax issues, transactions, and planning opportunities, summarizing findings for internal and client use. Preparation of moderately complex individual, trust, partnership, foundation and corporate tax returns for accuracy and compliance, as needed. Assist with analyzing IRS and state notices, preparing draft responses for review. Work directly with taxing authorities on resolving client tax issues. Coordinate with advisors and other internal teams to integrate tax strategies into broader client plans. Maintain accurate project tracking, documentation, and timely follow-up on assigned work. Contribute to process improvements and maintenance of tax research resources. Contribute to and support the creation of tax-related training or client content. Provide excellent client service in all interactions, whether directly or in support of senior team members. Maintain a collaborative, team-first approach by assisting colleagues during peak workload periods. The Senior Tax Strategist position typically requires the following qualifications: Education Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university (required) Active CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation preferred (or currently pursuing)