We are looking for an experienced tax and small business accounting specialist to join a collaborative firm in Greenfield, Wisconsin. This position focuses on preparing tax filings for individuals and businesses while supporting clients with day-to-day accounting and financial reporting needs. The ideal candidate brings strong technical judgment, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information in a clear, practical way.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individual and business clients, partnering with firm leadership to address complex tax matters.
- Examine client financial records for accuracy and completeness, identify missing documentation, and follow up to gather needed information before filing.
- Research tax rules and trace variances or inconsistencies in supporting data to help ensure accurate reporting.
- Provide accounting support for small business clients by handling payables, receivables, general journal activity, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Produce financial statements and discuss results with clients in a straightforward manner that supports informed business decisions.
- Keep client accounting data current and well organized within QuickBooks Online and other firm tax and accounting platforms.
- Assist with fixed asset tracking, depreciation activity, and tax planning assignments as requested.
- Maintain orderly workpapers and coordinate competing deadlines across multiple client engagements.
- Contribute ideas that strengthen accounting processes and improve workflow efficiency as the practice continues to expand.
- Foster strong client relationships through timely communication, dependable follow-through, and attentive service.