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Staff Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,183 / year median in Wisconsin
-3% projected decline
Job Description
- Process payroll for multiple small business clients
- Prepare and file payroll tax returns
- Perform bookkeeping, reconciliations and financial statement preparation
- Prepare Tax returns for Small Businesses (1120, 1120S, 1065) and Individual returns for thier owners (1040)
- Communicate with clients and provide ongoing support Review work of junior staff and provide feedback for development Experience Associates in Accounting, Finance or a related field is Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is Highly perferred; CPA or pursuing CPA is a plus.