Senior Tax Accountant (Hybrid) – Complex Returns & Advisory

Wipfli Advisory LLC; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Flexible time off

Job summary

Wipfli is seeking a tax professional to prepare complex federal and multi-state tax returns for diverse clients. The role emphasizes advisory services, strong client relationships, and timely communication across engagements.

Qualified candidates have a CPA trajectory or CPA, 3+ years of tax experience, and a proven ability to research technical tax matters and apply findings to client scenarios. Hybrid work and client-site opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or an equivalent combo of education and experience.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA preferred.
• At least three years of relevant tax experience.
• Experience preparing complex business and individual tax returns.
• Experience with clients in for-profit industries.
• Ability to research technical tax matters and apply findings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex federal and multi-state tax returns for businesses, individuals, partnerships, and fiduciaries.
• Manage and coordinate tax compliance and advisory services for clients across industries.
• Develop strong day-to-day client relationships and communicate engagement status and deadlines.
• Respond to client and internal requests in a timely, accurate, positive, professional manner.
• Prepare client communications related to engagement planning and tax matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Client relationship building

Project management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent

CPA certification or progress toward CPA

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Wipfli is seeking a tax professional to prepare complex federal and multi-state tax returns for diverse clients. The role emphasizes advisory services, strong client relationships, and timely communication across engagements.

Qualified candidates have a CPA trajectory or CPA, 3+ years of tax experience, and a proven ability to research technical tax matters and apply findings to client scenarios. Hybrid work and client-site opportunities are available.