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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Overview

Open roles21
Top employerMichels
Top cityMilwaukee, WI
Cities hiring17
Work type45% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Baker Tilly Canada
Tax Director, Accounting Methods- National Tax
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Tax Director, Accounting Methods- National Tax
Baker Tilly Canada
Madison, Wisconsin
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$255k - $497k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Wipfli
Senior Accountant, Tax - Partnerships
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Senior Accountant, Tax - Partnerships
Wipfli
Madison, Wisconsin
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Senior Accountant – Bookkeeping & Tax
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Senior Accountant – Bookkeeping & Tax
B&M Accounting and Tax Service, Inc
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
On-Site
Bachelor's degree

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Chortek LLP
Tax Accountant
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Tax Accountant
Chortek LLP
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Accounting
Audit
Compliance & Risk
Hybrid
Master's degree in accounting
11-50

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GreenStone Farm Credit Services
Associate Tax Accountant
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Associate Tax Accountant
GreenStone Farm Credit Services
Little Chute, Wisconsin
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Bachelor's degree in finance
501-1,000

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Tax Accountant Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Milwaukee
3 jobs
Madison
2 jobs
Brownsville
2 jobs
Neenah
1 job
Kenosha
1 job
Viroqua
1 job
Franklin
1 job
Waukesha
1 job
La Crosse
1 job

Tax Accountant Job Market in Wisconsin

A snapshot from current Wisconsin openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Michels
Michels4 open roles
Johnson Block and Company
Johnson Block and Company4 open roles
Compeer Financial
Compeer Financial3 open roles

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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