Data Specialist jobs in Rockford, IL

Overview:

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.

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Responsibilities:

You will enjoy this role if:

You enjoy work that requires a keen eye for detail - if there is a mistake, you’ll catch it!

You thrive in an environment where you can work independently in a team-focused setting.

You learn quickly and enjoy the challenge of mastering new software.

What you’ll do:

As a Data Specialist on the on the BT Prep team, you will be an integral member of the firm’s centralized tax processing center.

You will have the option to select either a Validation, K-1A, or Digital Scanning specialization!

Data Specialist - Validation:

As a Data Specialist team member on the BT Prep team with a Validation focus, responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Validate, for accuracy, data and scanned confidential documents for individual tax returns

Input necessary information not captured by software

Ensure client confidentiality by following all company procedures regarding information handling

Data Specialist - K-1A:

As a Data Specialist team member on the BT Prep team with a K-1A focus, responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Validate K-1 documents

Input necessary information not captured by software

Ensure client confidentiality by following all company procedures regarding information handling

Data Specialist - Digital Scanning:

As a Data Specialist team member on the BT Prep team with a Digital Scanning focus, responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Preparation of files for submission into validation software

Responsible for ensuring the accurate use of separator sheets to ensure proper organization of file within Adobe

Ensure client confidentiality by following all company procedures regarding information handling

Qualifications:

Successful candidates will have:

A high school diploma/GED, preferred

A demonstrated working knowledge of computers, required

Ability to learn task processes within various software applications quickly

The ability to pay extreme close attention to detail and follow directions and outlined procedures.

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work efficiently in a team-focused environment

Availability to work February 2025 through earyl-April 2025

Ability to work a set schedule no less than 30 hours per week (Monday-Friday 8am-8pm CST) with a minimum four-hour time block per each day worked

Additional Information:

For California, Colorado, New York and Washington: The compensation for this role is anticipated to be $16/hour. The actual compensation may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.