Tax Support Specialist - Accounting

Northbrook, IL
We are looking for a high-impact Tax Accounting Specialist to join our team for a targeted 6–8 week engagement. This is a critical "surge" role designed to provide elite-level support to our permanent staff during the peak of tax season. You will be responsible for the end-to-end preparation and review of diverse filings, ensuring every return is accurate, compliant, and optimized for our clients. What You Bring
  • Technical Expertise: Proven experience in both individual and entity-level tax preparation within a fast-paced environment.

  • Software Mastery: Immediate, "plug-and-play" proficiency in UltraTax and the QuickBooks suite is essential for this short-term window.

  • Analytical Rigor: A sharp eye for detail and the ability to synthesize complex financial data into compliant filings.

  • Professional Communication: The ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly, whether in internal research memos or client-facing advisory.

  • Commitment: Availability to commit to the full 6–8 week duration of the contract with a focus on hitting key filing deadlines.

salary: $25 - $28 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Associate

Responsibilities

  • Tax Preparation & Review: Preparing, reviewing, and filing, individual and corporate income tax returns, as well as handling state and local sales tax issues.
  • Compliance & Research: Ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, conducting tax research, and responding to inquiries from tax authorities.
  • Client Advisory: Offering tax planning strategies for current and future years to minimize tax liability.
  • Data Analysis & Documentation: Analyzing financial data for accuracy and maintaining organized client tax documentation.
  • Technical Proficiency: Utilizing tax software, UltraTax & Quickbooks desktop and online versions for efficient data entry and processing.

Skills
  • TAX (2 years of experience is required)
  • Income Tax
  • Federal Tax
  • Tax Compliance
  • tax audit
  • Individual/Personal Tax Planning
  • State & Local Tax (2 years of experience is required)
  • Filing
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 2 years
  • Experience level: Experienced
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Posted 2026-02-26

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