(Hybrid/Remote) Tax Materials Specialist, Tax School-Department of Agricultural & Consumer Economics at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT


(Hybrid or Remote) Tax Materials Specialist (Tax School)


Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics


College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences


University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign


The University of Illinois Tax School provides high-quality, low-cost tax continuing education to thousands of tax professionals annually. As a self-supporting unit within the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics, Tax School is dedicated to creating the Federal Tax Workbook annually, which is then used to teach educational events to tax preparers in Illinois and across the country.



TAX MATERIALS SPECIALIST



Primary Function of Position


Under the direction of the Tax School Director, this position works as a core member of the Tax School editorial team responsible for authorship, research, and development of the annual Federal Tax Workbook and other tax education materials.



Major Duties and Responsibilities :
1. Develop tax-related content for use in Tax School educational offerings, including the Federal Tax Workbook, in-depth seminars, webinars, and self-study courses.
a. Authors professional tax education content.
b. Continually stays up-to-date on new tax laws.
c. Researches emerging issues in the field of taxation, identifies key concepts to include in topic-specific content, and writes and reviews topic-specific content. Investigates various authoritative sources of tax law explanations to create the most accurate description of tax law for the workbook.
d. Conducts a technical review and editing of content developed by other internal and external authors to ensure accurate interpretation of changing tax laws.
e. Writes articles for Tax School blog.
2. Collaborate with editorial team to ensure smooth and efficient operation during the workbook production process including proofreading, editing and revising content.
a. In collaboration with editorial team, identifies and selects content authors and reviewers.
b. Attends meeting related to workbook content development, contributes ideas, and resolves problems as needed.
3. Contribute to setting and accomplishing Tax School strategic goals related to position.
4. Perform other related duties as assigned.



Required Qualifications:


1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.


2. A minimum of 4 years of recent professional experience preparing/auditing federal and state tax returns for both individuals and entities.


3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


4. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and electronic tax research.


5. Excellent interpersonal skills.


6. Demonstrated ability to set and meet deadlines.


7. Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects effectively.


8. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.



Preferred Qualifications:

1. CPA, JD, or Enrolled Agent designation.
2. Experience writing technical tax-related content.
3. Experience editing materials written by others.
4. Familiarity with Illinois Tax School seminars.
5. Experience developing and/or teaching self-study courses, webinars, or seminars.

SALARY AND APPOINTMENT DETAILS: This position can be hybrid or fully remote, with a preference for on-site in Urbana, Illinois. The budgeted salary range for this position is $67,000-87,000. Final salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full time, 100% academic professional appointment on a 12-month service basis.


Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.



PROPOSED STARTING DATE: February 17, 2025 or as soon as possible after the close of the search



APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of the posting at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter, resume, writing sample on tax-related content,and contact information of three professional references by January 13, 2025. All requested information must be submitted via the online system for your application to be considered. For further information please contact Brenda Williams, search chair, via e-mail at brendaw@illinois.edu . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.


The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .


Requisition ID: 1028132
Job Category: Education & Student Services
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