Senior Accountant, Tax - Manufacturing
About The Position
Wipfli is hiring a Senior Accountant, Tax to prepare tax returns and projections, research tax issues, and support clients and engagement teams. The role requires a hybrid work arrangement, with regular work from a Wipfli office, home, and client sites. Scheduled meetings at client and office locations require in-person attendance; client sites may vary locally, regionally, or nationally depending on industry alignment. The position focuses on manufacturing and retail distribution clients. The Senior Accountant responds to client and firm associate requests, prepares engagement communications, and completes tax work in accordance with firm and professional standards and engagement-leader direction. The role also involves communicating engagement matters, meeting budgets and deadlines, developing technical competency, and participating in professional development and community and firm activities.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of job-related experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- Prior accounting experience in a public accounting firm required.
- Manufacturing and retail distribution experience required.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Caseware, depreciation processing software, Axcess tax preparation software, RIA tax research software, and Go File Room is strongly desired.
Nice To Haves
- CPA certification preferred; candidates actively pursuing CPA certification will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Respond to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive, and professional manner.
- Prepare client correspondence and other communications related to engagement planning and requests.
- Prepare individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns and projections according to firm and professional standards, as directed by engagement leaders.
- Research tax issues.
- Communicate open items and other important matters to engagement leaders in a timely manner.
- Adhere to prescribed budgets and deadlines.
- Develop technical competency.
- Recognize potential issues or opportunities in engagements and discuss them with the engagement leader.
- Conduct a limited number of tax return interviews as needed.
- Provide technical assistance to clients.
- Participate in core CPE programs.
- Participate in community activities to develop positive relationships with community leaders and members.
- Participate in firm-sponsored events for assigned product-line clients and prospects.
Benefits
- Eight health plan options, including HMO and PPO plans.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Health Savings Account enrollment with potential Firm contribution.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Firm-sponsored basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) savings plan and profit share, with Firm matching contribution.
- Well-being incentive.
- Education and certification assistance.
- Flexible time off.
- Family care leave and parental leave.
- Family formation benefits.
- Cell phone reimbursement.
- Travel rewards.
- Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal coverage, long-term care insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D coverage.
- Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and applicable factors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
