
Federal Income Tax Specialist (interim)
MILWAUKEE, WI · HybridTemporarySeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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SIKICH LLP seeks an Interim Federal Tax Specialist to support a global manufacturing organization during a critical tax period. The short-term engagement focuses on federal income tax compliance, tax provision support, and related tax accounting. The role is onsite in South Milwaukee four days per week and is expected to last approximately 2–3 months, starting immediately.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Interim Federal Tax Specialist to support a leading global manufacturing organization, during a critical tax period. This short-term engagement will focus primarily on federal income tax compliance, tax provision support, and related tax accounting activities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience utilizing Corptax and be comfortable operating in a fast-paced corporate tax environment. This is an onsite role based in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, requiring presence in the office four days per week. The engagement is expected to last approximately 2-3 months and will start immediately. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and review federal income tax workpapers and supporting schedules. Assist with federal tax compliance and income tax return preparation. Support quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations. Utilize Corptax to manage tax compliance, provision, and reporting processes. Analyze tax data and reconcile tax-related accounts. Assist with responding to internal and external audit requests. Collaborate with accounting, finance, and other tax team members to ensure timely and accurate filings. Support tax planning and special projects as needed during the engagement. Ensure compliance with federal tax regulations and internal controls. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 5+ years of corporate federal income tax experience. Recent hands-on Corptax experience is required. Experience supporting tax compliance and tax provision activities within a corporate environment. Strong understanding of ASC 740 and federal income tax regulations. Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets. Ability to work independently and quickly contribute in an interim capacity. Preferred Qualifications: CPA certification preferred. Experience within a manufacturing environment strongly preferred. Prior experience working in a large corporate tax department. Experience managing tight deadlines and high-volume tax reporting periods. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum: [email protected]
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- US median$80–153K/yr453 salary ranges
- US median$29–42/hr20 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 34 open Tax Accountant jobs in Wisconsin and 765 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Tax Accountant postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (650 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 509 of the 765 open Tax Accountant jobs (67%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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