Senior Accountant, Tax - Manufacturing

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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.

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

Additional Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 3+ years of job-related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
• CPA certification preferred. Candidates actively pursuing CPA certification will be considered.
• Prior accounting experience in a public accounting firm required
• 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
• Manufacturing and retail distribution experience required

Bridgette Kahny, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her Linked In page to connect!

Additional Details

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at

Seniority level

• Seniority level Associate

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries Business Consulting and Services

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