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Tax Associate

Springfield, IL · On-site

$14.45 - $18/hr

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field * Experience in a client-facing or ... Ability to work 15-35 hours per week, with availability up to 40 hours during peak periods

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Tax Associate

Decatur, IL · On-site

$14.45 - $18/hr

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field * Experience in a client-facing or ... Ability to work 15-35 hours per week, with availability up to 40 hours during peak periods

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Tax Associate

Springfield, IL · On-site

$14.45 - $18/hr

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field * Experience in a client-facing or ... Ability to work 15-35 hours per week, with availability up to 40 hours during peak periods

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Tax Associate

Virden, IL · On-site

$14.45 - $18/hr

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field * Experience in a client-facing or ... Ability to work 15-35 hours per week, with availability up to 40 hours during peak periods

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Tax Associate

Springfield, IL · On-site

$14.45 - $18/hr

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field * Experience in a client-facing or ... Ability to work 15-35 hours per week, with availability up to 40 hours during peak periods

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Tax Associate

Springfield, IL · On-site

$14.45 - $18/hr

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field * Experience in a client-facing or ... Ability to work 15-35 hours per week, with availability up to 40 hours during peak periods

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How much do tax accountant per jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for tax accountant per in Springfield, IL is $81,673.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,900.00 and $93,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Tax Accountant Per vs Tax Preparer?

AspectTax Accountant PerTax Preparer
Required CredentialsCPA or Enrolled Agent often preferredNo formal certification required
Work EnvironmentAccounting firms, corporate finance departmentsTax preparation services, retail locations
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by firms and corporations for complex tax workUsed by individual clients and small businesses
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding professional vs. entry-level tax rolesFinding qualified tax help or entry-level positions

Tax Accountant Per typically holds professional certifications like CPA or Enrolled Agent and works in more complex environments such as accounting firms or corporate finance. Tax Preparer roles are often entry-level, with no formal certification, focusing on basic tax filing for individuals and small businesses. The main difference lies in the complexity of work and required credentials, making Tax Accountant Per suitable for more advanced tax services.

Are tax accountants still in demand?

Tax accountants remain in demand due to ongoing complexity in tax laws and the need for compliance, especially during tax season. They often require strong analytical skills and certifications such as CPA, with opportunities in accounting firms, corporations, and government agencies.

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Tax Specialist (Tax Compliance Officer)

Criminal Investigation & Law Enforcement | IRS Careers

Springfield, IL • On-site

$74K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Internal Revenue Service rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 130 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

159th of 297 rated public sector bodies

Job description


WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS & INTERNATIONAL DIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions
  • Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s):
    • LBI - Director Withholding Exchange/International Individual Compliance -Withholding Exchange and International Individual Compliance (WEIIC), International Individual Compliance, Territory 5
REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILSQualifications:Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
QUALIFICATION REQUIRMENTS: To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below:
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SPF):
ACCOUNTING KNOWLEDGE: Applicants must demonstrate their knowledge of Principles of Accounting and Intermediate Accounting. Candidates can demonstrate this knowledge either through successful completion of 12 semester hours / 18 quarter hours of college level accounting (with at least 6 semester / 9 quarter hours at the intermediate level) and/or experience. Applicants qualifying based on education must submit transcripts with their application.
AND
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION GS-11: In addition to the basic requirements, to be eligible for this position, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
Experience that demonstrated a substantive knowledge of business practices, basic accounting principles, and Federal tax laws and regulations; and that required the ability to audit tax records, analyze systems and bookkeeping, use fact-finding techniques, and develop interpersonal skills.
Examples of qualifying experience may include: (This list is not all inclusive)
  • Experience working in a business environment where primary responsibilities included applying accounting principles, auditing tax records, and interpreting and applying Federal tax laws and regulations.
  • Experience auditing various types of tax returns, determining tax liability of individual taxpayers, businesses, or corporations; Interpreting and applying Federal tax laws and regulations; and making determinations on Federal tax liability.
  • Experience investigating alleged criminal violations of Federal tax statutes and making recommendations for criminal prosecution and assertion of civil penalties; or collecting delinquent Federal taxes, including canvassing for unreported taxes due, and securing delinquent returns.
  • Experience applying business practices, accounting principles, and Federal tax laws and regulations to audit tax returns, identify discrepancies, analyze accounting systems and bookkeeping records, recommend corrective actions, and prepare compliance documentation.
  • Experience auditing various types of tax returns to determine the correct tax liability for individual taxpayers, businesses, or corporations by applying the Internal Revenue Code, Federal tax regulations, and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) policies and procedures. Experience conducting analytical examinations, applying fact-finding techniques, making tax liability determinations and redeterminations, and auditing Form 1040-NR, Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative (OVDI) cases, treaty cases, and embassy cases.
  • Experience conducting program evaluations, internal audits, or administrative activities involving the assessment and collection of Federal taxes, investigating potential violations of Federal tax laws, recommending appropriate corrective actions, and collecting delinquent Federal taxes, including securing delinquent tax returns.
OR
EDUCATION: You may substitute education with specialized experience as follows:
A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with a major study in accounting, auditing, taxation, business administration, law, or other related fields.
OR
Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with a major study in accounting, auditing, taxation, business administration, law, or other related fields.
OR
An LL.M., if related.
OR
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to the amount required.
AND
You must also meet the following requirements:
  • TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): Current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens".
  • TIME IN GRADE (TIG): For positions above the GS-05,applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the grade you are applying for. For positions at the GS-05, you cannot advance to the GS-05 if you have held a GS-02 in the past 52 weeks. There is no TIG restriction for GS-02, 03, or 04 positions.
For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.
Education:A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of one of the following national associations of credential evaluation services: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).Employment Type: OTHER

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