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Senior Accountant / Tax Preparer

Pay: $50,000–$65,000/yr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Sparta, WI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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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

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Job Description

Position Title:

Senior Accountant / Tax Preparer Sparta, Wisconsin |

On-Site Duration:

Full-Time / Perm role About the

Opportunity:

An established, locally owned accounting and tax preparation firm in Sparta, Wisconsin, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / Tax Preparer. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity for a self-motivated and detail-oriented accounting professional who is looking for a long-term position and the opportunity to grow with the firm. The firm provides tax preparation and planning, bookkeeping, payroll, QuickBooks support, and other accounting services to individuals and businesses. The successful candidate will have hands-on tax preparation experience, strong bookkeeping knowledge, and the ability to work directly with clients.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of two years of professional tax preparation experience. Experience preparing federal and state individual income tax returns. Bookkeeping and general accounting experience. Hands-on experience using QuickBooks. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. Comfortable communicating directly with individual and business clients. Must be local to the Sparta, Wisconsin, area and able to work onsite. Interest in building a long-term career and growing with the firm.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience preparing corporate, partnership, or other business tax returns. Experience with payroll processing and payroll tax reporting. Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field. CPA or Enrolled Agent certification is helpful but not required. Interest in pursuing an Enrolled Agent certification in the future.

Pay:

$50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Experience:

Tax Preparation:

2 years (Preferred) Federal and State individual income Tax Returns.: 2 years (Preferred)

Bookkeeping and General Accounting:

2 years (Preferred)

Payroll Processing and Payroll Tax Reporting:

2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person