Staff Tax Accountant

Job overview

The Staff Tax Accountant role is onsite in Milwaukee, WI. Compensation is $60,000–$90,000 per year. The position is a direct-hire opportunity represented confidentially by Solid Rock Recruiting for a well-established Milwaukee public accounting firm. The accountant prepares tax returns and supports tax planning, notices, and financial statement work for businesses, individuals, trusts, and estates. Working with experienced managers, supervisors, and partners helps build technical expertise and a foundation for increasing client responsibility.

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 tax notices
• assist with compiled and reviewed financial statements for privately held businesses
• develop tax and accounting knowledge
• work with experienced professionals
• participate in professional development, recruiting, and community activities
• build client responsibility as experience grows.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff tax accountant

public accounting

tax returns

tax planning

milwaukee wi

solid rock recruiting

$60k–$90k/year

cpa candidate

cpa exam reimbursement

financial statements

trusts and estates

client advisory

professional development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-funded HSA
• profit-sharing contribution
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• paid time off
• CPA exam reimbursement
• CPA certification and client referral bonuses
• dependent care and flexible spending accounts
• coaching and professional development
• onsite parking.

Why this role

Early-career role with mentorship and exposure to tax planning, financial statements, and client advisory work; CPA exam reimbursement and certification bonus.

About the employer

Solid Rock Recruiting LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Certified Public Accountants. Sector: 54.