Experienced Tax Accountant (Senior)

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded HSA

Profit-sharing

Health, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC. is partnering with a respected Milwaukee public accounting firm to hire an Experienced Tax Accountant. The role focuses on tax compliance, planning, and advisory work for individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses.

You will review returns, develop client relationships, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with managers and partners to expand services beyond return preparation. This is a direct-hire opportunity with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• CPA license/certificate or actively working toward CPA licensure.
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance and accounting concepts.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities.
• Interest in developing deeper client relationships and taking on increasing responsibility.
• Experience with CCH Axcess and CCH Engagement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review federal and state tax returns.
• Work with business, individual, trust, and estate clients.
• Prepare tax projections and assist with proactive tax planning.
• Provide compilation and review services for privately held businesses.
• Research and respond to federal and state tax notices.
• Develop and maintain ongoing client relationships.
• Assist clients with tax and financial matters throughout the year.
• Support the training and development of junior staff.
• Collaborate directly with managers and partners.
• Participate in professional, recruiting, and community activities.
• Gain exposure to private foundations and charitable trusts.

Skills

Public accounting tax

CPA licensure

Client communication

Multitasking

CCH Axcess

CCH Engagement

Tools

CCH Axcess

CCH Engagement

Job description

Experienced Tax Accountant

Milwaukee, WI | Public Accounting | Full-Time

Solid Rock Recruiting is partnering with a respected, established Milwaukee public accounting firm seeking an experienced tax professional to join its growing team.

This opportunity is designed for someone who already has a solid public accounting tax foundation and wants to continue progressing toward greater client ownership, review responsibility, mentoring, and advisory work.

The exact level and responsibilities can be tailored based on experience.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and/or review federal and state tax returns
• Work with business, individual, trust, and estate clients
• Prepare tax projections and assist with proactive tax planning
• Provide compilation and review services for privately held businesses
• Research and respond to federal and state tax notices
• Develop and maintain ongoing client relationships
• Assist clients with tax and financial matters throughout the year
• Support the training and development of junior staff
• Collaborate directly with managers and partners
• Participate in professional, recruiting, and community activities
• Gain exposure to private foundations and charitable trusts

This isn't intended to be a narrow return-preparation position. The firm offers opportunities to expand into review, planning, client management, mentoring, and advisory responsibilities as you progress.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience
• CPA license/certificate or actively working toward CPA licensure
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance and accounting concepts
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities
• Interest in developing deeper client relationships and taking on increasing responsibility
• Experience with CCH Axcess and CCH Engagement is a plus

Why Consider It?

The firm provides an attractive combination of career development, direct access to experienced leadership, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Employer-funded HSA
• Generous profit-sharing contribution
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-provided short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Full CPA exam reimbursement
• CPA certification bonus
• Client referral bonus
• Dependent care and flexible spending accounts
• Internal coaching and professional development
• Employer-provided onsite parking
• Community involvement opportunities

For someone who wants to continue advancing in public accounting without getting lost inside a massive organization, this offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals while continuing to build technical, leadership, and client-facing skills.

This is a direct-hire opportunity being represented confidentially by Solid Rock Recruiting.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or hiring process. The employer will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associated with the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities and position level may vary based on the experience and qualifications of the individual hired.