Senior Accountant, Tax - Manufacturing

Wipfli Advisory LLC•Rockford, IL

10d•$78,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wipfli is hiring a Senior Accountant, Tax focused on manufacturing. The role prepares individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns and projections in accordance with firm and professional standards, researches tax issues, and provides technical assistance to clients. The position requires prior public accounting experience and manufacturing and retail distribution experience. A hybrid work arrangement is required, with regular work in a Wipfli office, from home, and at client sites. Scheduled meetings at the client or in the office require in-person attendance.

Requirements

At least 3 years of job-related experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Prior accounting experience in a public accounting firm.
Manufacturing and retail distribution experience.
Strongly desired proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Caseware, depreciation processing software, Axcess tax preparation software, RIA tax research software, and Go File Room.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification is 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, letters, email, and other communications related 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 promptly with engagement leaders about open items and other important matters.
Adhere to prescribed budgets and deadlines.
Develop technical competency.
Recognize potential issues or opportunities in engagements and discuss them with the engagement leader.
Perform 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.
HSA enrollment opportunity 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 sharing, 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, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D coverage.
Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.