Senior Accountant, Tax - Manufacturing

Wipfli Advisory LLC•Lincolnshire, IL

8d•$85,000 - $128,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Wipfli, people count. At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path. People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity. This role requires a hybrid work arrangement. At Wipfli, hybrid is defined as associates regularly work in a Wipfli office, from home and at client sites. The client sites can vary locally, regionally, or nationally depending on the industry alignment. Note that scheduled meetings at the client and in the office will require in-person attendance.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

CPA certification preferred. Candidates actively pursuing CPA certification will be considered.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Caseware, depreciation processing software, Tax preparation software (Axcess), Tax research software (RIA), and Go File Room is strongly desired

Responsibilities

Respond to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive and professional manner
Prepare client correspondence, letters, e-mail, or other communications pertaining to engagement planning and requests
Prepare individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns and projections in accordance with firm and professional standards as directed by engagement leaders
Research tax issues
Communicate with engagement leaders regarding open items or other important matters in a timely manner
Adhere to prescribed budgets and deadlines
Develop technical competency
Recognize potential issues and/or opportunities in engagements and discuss with engagement leader
Perform a limited number of tax return interviews as needed
Provide technical assistance to clients
Participate in core CPE programs
Actively participate in community activities to develop positive relationships with community leaders and members
Actively participate in firm sponsored events for assigned product line clients and prospects