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Senior Accountant, Tax - Manufacturing

Wipfli

The Role

Overview

Prepare tax returns and provide client communication for manufacturing and retail clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • tax research
  • tax preparation
  • client support
  • budget management
  • stakeholder communication
  • community engagement

Tasks

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

Requirements

  • excel
  • caseware
  • cpa
  • bachelor’s
  • 3+ years
  • public accounting

What You Bring

-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 -Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required -3+ years of job-related experience -CPA certification preferred. Candidates actively pursuing CPA certification will be considered. -Prior accounting experience in a public accounting firm required -Recognize potential issues and/or opportunities in engagements and discuss with engagement leader -Manufacturing and retail distribution experience required

The Company

About Wipfli

-Focus on driving growth and efficiency in healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing. -Consultants and advisors provide tailored solutions with deep industry knowledge. -Notable for its ability to help organizations with complex financial reporting, compliance, and operational challenges. -Consistently recognized for high-quality results and long-term client relationships. -Optimize strategies, technology, and people for sustainable success.

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