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B&M Accounting & Tax Service, Inc. | Brookfield, WI
About Us
B&M Accounting & Tax Service is a growing, client-focused CPA firm providing tax preparation, tax planning, and accounting services to individuals and small businesses.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant who can independently review individual and business tax returns, identify accounting discrepancies, and ensure returns are accurate and complete before partner approval.
This is a hands-on technical position for someone who enjoys solving complex tax and accounting issues, takes ownership of their work, and can provide clear guidance to other team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Review federal and state individual (1040), S corporation (1120-S), partnership (1065), and corporate (1120) tax returns for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Review financial statements, balance sheets, general ledgers, reconciliations, and prior-year returns to identify errors and inconsistencies.
- Identify bookkeeping discrepancies, recommend adjusting journal entries, and ensure financial records reconcile with tax returns.
- Provide clear review notes and verify that corrections have been completed.
- Research federal and state tax issues and recommend practical solutions.
- Communicate directly with clients to obtain missing information and resolve tax-related questions.
- Prepare complex tax returns and assist with tax projections and planning when needed.
- Work closely with firm partners to ensure quality and timely completion of engagements.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of recent U.S. public accounting tax experience.
- At least 2 years of hands-on tax return review experience.
- Strong experience reviewing individual and business tax returns, particularly Forms 1040, 1120-S, and 1065.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles, general ledger reconciliations, financial statements, and adjusting journal entries.
- Ability to independently identify errors, investigate discrepancies, and resolve technical issues.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and professional tax preparation software.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation.
- Experience with Taxs
- Experience reviewing multi-state returns and complex business tax matters.
- Experience mentoring junior tax preparers.
What We Offer
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development and continuing education support.
- Collaborative, supportive team environment.
- Direct access to firm partners.
- Opportunities for professional growth within an expanding CPA firm.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief summary of your tax return review experience, including the types of returns you have independently reviewed.
Selected candidates will complete a practical tax and accounting review assessment using sample financial records and tax returns
Pay: From $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Wipfli24
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- Amazon20
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software28
- Education20
- Healthcare & Medical Services16
- Insurance12
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in bookkeeper jobs.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation
- Two or more years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Familiarity with payroll processing and payroll software
- Certified Bookkeeper (CB) credential from the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers
Tips for Your Bookkeeper Job Search
Tailor your resume to the software listed
Most bookkeeper postings name a specific platform, QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or NetSuite. Mirror the exact product name from the posting in your resume's skills section. Hiring managers filter on these terms, and a generic 'accounting software' line won't get you through.
Show reconciliation volume, not just duties
Instead of listing 'managed accounts payable,' note the scale: number of accounts, transaction volume, or frequency of close cycles you owned. Quantifying the scope of your reconciliation work separates you from candidates who list identical job duties.
Target postings that match your close experience
Job descriptions distinguish between monthly, quarterly, and annual close responsibilities. Apply to roles where your close cycle experience matches. Applying for a full-charge position when your background is data entry only will stall your application early.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists bookkeeper openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a skills assessment in interviews
Many bookkeeper interviews include a practical test, reconciling a sample ledger, categorizing transactions, or spotting errors in a trial balance. Practice working through a messy bank rec under time pressure so the format isn't a surprise when it counts.
Negotiate based on software depth and close ownership
In salary discussions, anchor to the complexity of your software experience and whether you own the full close or hand off to a controller. Full-charge responsibility and multi-entity experience are concrete levers that justify higher offers than title alone.
Bookkeeper Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most bookkeepers?
The companies hiring the most bookkeepers right now include Wipfli, Deloitte, and Compass Group USA, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in small and mid-size businesses across professional services, healthcare, and real estate.
How many bookkeeper jobs are remote?
About 44% of bookkeeper openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in finance and accounting. Accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoice processing positions tend to have the highest share of remote availability compared to roles that require in-person cash handling or on-site payroll runs.
How do you become a bookkeeper?
Start by learning double-entry accounting fundamentals, either through a community college course or a recognized online program. Get hands-on with QuickBooks or Xero, since employers expect software proficiency from day one. Earning the Certified Bookkeeper credential from the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers strengthens your candidacy. Entry-level roles in accounts payable or data entry are common starting points before moving into full-charge work.
Can you get a bookkeeper job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level bookkeeper roles exist and are specifically designed for candidates without a long work history. Employers hiring at this level prioritize software familiarity, attention to detail, and basic knowledge of debits and credits over years of experience. Volunteer bookkeeping for a nonprofit, freelance work for a small business, or a completed accounting course all substitute effectively for paid experience on an early-career resume.
What does the bookkeeper interview process look like?
Most bookkeeper interviews involve an initial screen with HR or a hiring manager focused on your software experience and the types of accounts you've handled, followed by a technical round. That second stage often includes a practical exercise, such as reconciling a sample bank statement or identifying errors in a ledger. A final conversation with a controller or finance director is common before an offer is made.
Where can I find and apply to bookkeeper jobs?
You can find and apply to bookkeeper jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, software skills, and preferred location or remote arrangement, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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