(Hybrid/Remote) Tax Materials Specialist, Tax School-Department of Agricultural & Consumer Economics

University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

403d • $67,000 - $87,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Tax Materials Specialist at the University of Illinois Tax School plays a crucial role in the development and authorship of tax education materials, including the annual Federal Tax Workbook. This position involves researching tax laws, collaborating with an editorial team, and contributing to the strategic goals of the Tax School, ensuring high-quality educational offerings for tax professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of recent professional experience preparing/auditing federal and state tax returns for individuals and entities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and electronic tax research.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to set and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects effectively.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develop tax-related content for educational offerings, including the Federal Tax Workbook, seminars, webinars, and self-study courses.
• Author professional tax education content and stay updated on new tax laws.
• Research emerging issues in taxation and write topic-specific content.
• Conduct technical reviews and editing of content developed by others to ensure accuracy.
• Write articles for the Tax School blog.
• Collaborate with the editorial team to ensure smooth operation during workbook production, including proofreading and editing.
• Identify and select content authors and reviewers in collaboration with the editorial team.
• Attend meetings related to workbook content development and contribute ideas.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $67,000-87,000 based on qualifications and experience.
• Hybrid or fully remote work options with a preference for on-site in Urbana, Illinois.
• Full-time academic professional appointment on a 12-month service basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree