Tax Accountant Jobs in Wisconsin
Tax Accountant jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where corporations, public accounting firms, and healthcare systems drive steady demand at every level from staff accountant to senior tax manager. Employers such as Northwestern Mutual, American Family Insurance, and Kohler Company maintain active finance teams that hire tax professionals with backgrounds in corporate tax, individual and trust tax, and state and local tax compliance. Wisconsin's deep manufacturing and insurance sectors keep demand for tax accountants among the most consistent in the Midwest. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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Job Description:
In this role, you will serve as a firmwide resource for accounting methods related matters and will be exposed to and lead a wide range of issues and projects.
Must be located near a Baker Tilly office.
You will enjoy this role if you:
Are a strong technical specialist who enjoys learning new concepts and proactively monitoring new tax technical and procedural developments
Are an analytical problem solver eager to understand the client’s business and tax needs and assist in developing practical solutions tailored to the client’s situation
Enjoy live interaction and consultations with clients and colleagues
Are a strong writer
Enjoy writing, research, teaching and presenting
Responsibilities:
Conduct in-depth technical research and analysis of complex accounting method matters
Research and interpret statutes, regulations, administrative guidance, case law, and other authoritative sources to develop technically sound positions and practical recommendations.
Monitor and evaluate new and proposed tax legislation, regulations, administrative guidance, and judicial decisions, and assess their potential impact on clients and the firm’s tax practice.
Serve as a national technical resource, collaborating with practice leaders, subject-matter specialists, and client-facing teams to provide guidance on complex, significant, or accounting method matters.
Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally.
Demonstrate leadership, initiative, excellent team skills, and high ethical standards.
Develop connections in the tax intelligence community, raising the public profile of Baker Tilly among our peers
Support the growth and development of team members in accounting methods.
Draft and review internal and external tax alerts, technical updates, articles, presentations, and other thought-leadership materials, translating complex tax concepts into clear, concise, and actionable guidance.
Develop and deliver technical training, webinars, and other educational programs to share knowledge and enhance accounting method capabilities across the firm.
Build and maintain strong relationships across service lines, practice offices, and engagement teams to promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and consistent application of accounting method projects.
Minimum Qualifications
4- year degree
12 years professional experience
CPA or Law License/JD required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other related field required; Masters or advanced degree preferred
Ten (10)+ year(s) experience in accounting methods and/or federal tax consulting.
Experience performing tax research, reading case law and familiarity with the internal revenue code and associate regulations.
Demonstrated tax technical, analytical, organization, interpersonal, and project management skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting technical memoranda and tax analyses.
Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
The pay rate ranges for this position are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
The national pay rate range is $255,010 to $497,280
In California: pay rate range is $280,510 to $497,280
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Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Banking & Financial Services
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax accountant jobs across Wisconsin.
- Active CPA license issued or recognized by the Wisconsin Accounting Examining Board preferred
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Proficiency in federal and Wisconsin state tax compliance and filing
- Experience with tax preparation software such as Thomson Reuters or CCH Axcess
- Familiarity with corporate, partnership, or individual tax return preparation
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in reconciling tax accounts
Tax Accountant Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax accountant in Wisconsin?
Most tax accountant roles in Wisconsin require a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, and many employers prefer or require a Certified Public Accountant credential. The Wisconsin Accounting Examining Board oversees CPA licensure in the state, which requires passing the Uniform CPA Examination, completing the required education hours, and fulfilling the experience requirement under a licensed CPA. Non-CPA roles, such as staff tax accountant positions at firms or corporate finance departments, typically require the degree alone.
How much do tax accountants make in Wisconsin?
Tax accountants in Wisconsin earn a median of about $44,340 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $34,920 for the lowest 10% to over $73,130 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax accountants in Wisconsin?
Employers hiring tax accountants in Wisconsin right now include Michels, Johnson Block and Company, and Compeer Financial, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Wisconsin's strong insurance, manufacturing, and financial services sectors mean openings appear regularly at both large corporate headquarters and regional public accounting firms.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most tax accountant jobs?
Milwaukee, Madison, and Brownsville are the Wisconsin cities with the most tax accountant openings. Milwaukee generates the largest share of postings because it is home to major corporate headquarters in insurance and financial services, while Madison's concentration of state government agencies, university-affiliated organizations, and technology firms drives consistent demand, and Green Bay's manufacturing and healthcare employers account for much of the activity in the Fox Valley region.
Are there remote tax accountant jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, and more than most fields. Tax accounting is desk-based and document-driven, which makes it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 55% of tax accountant openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly firms and corporate tax departments have adopted flexible work. Tax compliance, return preparation, and research work are the functions most commonly performed fully remote.
How can I get hired as a tax accountant in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a staff tax accountant or tax associate role at a regional public accounting firm, where new graduates are routinely hired and trained during busy season. Large Wisconsin employers such as accounting firms headquartered in Milwaukee and Madison, as well as the finance departments of major corporations like Northwestern Mutual, often run structured new-graduate hiring programs. Candidates who have passed one or more sections of the CPA exam or completed an internship at a public accounting firm move to the front of these candidate pools. Bookkeeper and accounting clerk roles are common lateral starting points for candidates without a degree.
Where can I find and apply to tax accountant jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to tax accountant jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location preferences, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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