Tax Staff - Public

Description We are looking for a Tax Staff team member to join a public accounting team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role supports a broad range of tax and financial service engagements for businesses, individuals, trusts, and estates while contributing to high-quality client service. The position is well suited for an accounting team member who enjoys balancing tax compliance work with client support, financial statement preparation, and ongoing technical growth.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare federal, state, and local tax filings for individuals, businesses, trusts, and estates with accuracy and attention to deadlines.

• Support the development of tax forecasts and estimated payment calculations by gathering financial data and assisting with analysis.

• Investigate tax notices, draft responses, and work with internal team members to help resolve client tax matters efficiently.

• Assist in compiling and reviewing financial statements for privately held companies in accordance with firm standards.

• Contribute to tax planning and advisory projects by organizing information, researching issues, and helping identify practical solutions for clients.

• Strengthen technical accounting and tax knowledge through continued learning, training participation, and hands-on engagement work.

• Represent the firm in recruiting efforts by participating in candidate outreach, events, and relationship-building activities.

• Engage in industry associations and community events to support firm visibility and develop local business connections. Requirements • 1 to 3 years of experience in tax accounting, preferably within a public accounting environment.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or a closely related field.

• CPA license in progress, actively held, or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

• Demonstrated commitment to learning, attention to detail, and expanding technical expertise.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, as well as Adobe Acrobat.

• Experience preparing individual and corporate tax returns.

• Familiarity with CCH ProSystem or CCH ProSystem fx is preferred.

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