Federal Tax Specialist; interim

Back Federal Income Tax Specialist (interim) Tax Racine , Wisconsin Temp/Contract Oct 15, 2026

Federal Income Tax Specialist (interim) (Corptax Required)

Location:South Milwaukee WI (Onsite 4 Days per Week)
Duration: 2-3 Month Interim Engagement
Start Date: ASAP
Industry: Manufacturing
Compensation: up to $60 per hour depending on experience level

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Interim Federal Tax Specialist to support a leading global manufacturing organization, during a critical tax period. This short-term engagement will focus primarily on federal income tax compliance, tax provision support, and related tax accounting activities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience utilizing Corptax and be comfortable operating in a fast-paced corporate tax environment.

This is an onsite role based in the southern end of Milwaukee,
Wisconsin
, requiring presence in the office four days per week
. The engagement is expected to last approximately 2-3 months and will start immediately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review federal income tax work papers and supporting schedules.
• Assist with federal tax compliance and income tax return preparation.
• Support quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations.
• Utilize Corptax to manage tax compliance, provision, and reporting processes.
• Analyze tax data and reconcile tax-related accounts.
• Assist with responding to internal and external audit requests.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, and other tax team members to ensure timely and accurate filings.
• Support tax planning and special projects as needed during the engagement.
• Ensure compliance with federal tax regulations and internal controls.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of corporate federal income tax experience.
• Recent hands-on Corptax experience is required.
• Experience supporting tax compliance and tax provision activities within a corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of ASC 740 and federal income tax regulations.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets.
• Ability to work independently and quickly contribute inan interim capacity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA certification preferred.
• Experience with in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Prior experience working in a large corporate tax department.
• Experience managing tight deadlines and high-volume tax reporting periods.

Additional Details

• Onsite in South Milwaukee four days per week.
• Immediate start preferred.
• Contract engagement expected to last approximately 2-3 months.
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact within the tax function of a well-established manufacturing organization.

Benefits include:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Health, dental, vision, life, accident, death, and disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Nine paid holidays annually
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Employee and client referral bonus programs
• Pet insurance
• Wellness program
• Paid community volunteer opportunities

If you love working in Federal Tax, consider yourself proficient in Corptax and want to make an immediate impact within a highly desirable organization - we want to hear from you immediately!