Staff Tax Accountant

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

CPA exam reimbursement

Job summary

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC. partners with a well-established Milwaukee public accounting firm to place a Staff Tax Accountant who will build their career with mentorship and exposure to experienced professionals.

You'll work beyond returns, gaining experience across businesses, individuals, trusts, estates, planning, financial statements, and client advisory work while developing technical tax and accounting knowledge in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of tax accounting experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting/Accountancy
• CPA license, CPA candidate, or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with clients and internal team members
• Desire to continue developing technically and professionally
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state tax returns for businesses, individuals, trusts, and estates
• Assist with tax projections and planning
• Research and respond to federal and state tax notices
• Assist with compiled and reviewed financial statements for privately held businesses
• Develop your technical tax and accounting knowledge
• Work directly with experienced managers, supervisors, and partners
• Participate in professional development, recruiting, and community activities
• Build the foundation for increasing client responsibility as your experience grows

Skills

Communication skills

Client relations

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

CPA eligibility or license

Tools

Excel

Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Staff Tax Accountant

Milwaukee, WI | Public Accounting | Full-Time

Solid Rock Recruiting is partnering with a well-established Milwaukee public accounting firm to identify a Staff Tax Accountant looking to build their career in an environment that offers strong mentorship, direct exposure to experienced professionals, and long-term growth opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career tax professional who wants exposure beyond simply preparing returns. You'll work directly with experienced tax professionals and gain experience across businesses, individuals, trusts, estates, tax planning, financial statements, and client advisory work.

What You'll Do

• Prepare federal and state tax returns for businesses, individuals, trusts, and estates
• Assist with tax projections and planning
• Research and respond to federal and state tax notices
• Assist with compiled and reviewed financial statements for privately held businesses
• Develop your technical tax and accounting knowledge
• Work directly with experienced managers, supervisors, and partners
• Participate in professional development, recruiting, and community activities
• Build the foundation for increasing client responsibility as your experience grows

What We're Looking For

• 1–3 years of tax accounting experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting/Accountancy
• CPA license, CPA candidate, or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with clients and internal team members
• Desire to continue developing technically and professionally
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat

Why Consider It?

The firm offers a strong benefits package designed to support both your career and life outside of work, 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

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

Confidential inquiries encouraged.

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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 may evolve based on business needs and the experience of the individual hired.