Tax Professional Jobs in Wisconsin
Tax Professional jobs in Wisconsin draw consistent demand from a state economy anchored in manufacturing, agriculture, financial services, and a growing healthcare sector, with openings at every level from entry-level associates to senior tax managers and directors. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay lead hiring activity, and established employers such as Northwestern Mutual, Fiserv, and Baker Tilly maintain active Wisconsin practices that regularly recruit for tax roles. The most sought-after specialties include corporate income tax compliance, multistate tax planning, and estate and trust taxation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, and money, you’ll build client relationships that will grow stronger every year.
Joining H&R Block1 as a seasonal, experienced Tax Professional means you’ll serve clients with diverse tax needs with the support of an expert team, dedicated to providing you with advanced tax training you’ll need to be successful.
- Conduct tax interviews with clients face to face and through virtual tools – video, phone, chat, email
- Prepare complete and accurate tax returns
- Generate business growth, increase client retention, and offer additional products and services
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Provide clients with IRS support
- All certification levels can provide tax notice services
- Circular 230 associates can provide audit representation
- Mentor and support teammates
Your Expertise:
- Successful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment2
- Experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax
- Experience completing individual returns
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Comfort working with virtual tools – video, phone and chat
- Ability to effectively communicate in person, via phone and in writing
- Must complete continuing education requirement and meet all other IRS and applicable state requirements
- High school diploma / equivalent or higher
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- CPA or Enrolled Agent certification
- Experience completing complex returns (individual, trust, partnership)
- 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax
- Experience conducting virtual tax interviews
- Experience with tax planning and audit support
- Sales and/or marketing experience
2 - Enrollment in or completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course or Tax Knowledge Assessment is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment.
As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, and money, you’ll build client relationships that will grow stronger every year.
Joining H&R Block1 as a seasonal, experienced Tax Professional means you’ll serve clients with diverse tax needs with the support of an expert team, dedicated to providing you with advanced tax training you’ll need to be successful.
- Conduct tax interviews with clients face to face and through virtual tools – video, phone, chat, email
- Prepare complete and accurate tax returns
- Generate business growth, increase client retention, and offer additional products and services
-
Provide clients with IRS support
- All certification levels can provide tax notice services
- Circular 230 associates can provide audit representation
- Mentor and support teammates
Your Expertise:
- Successful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment2
- Experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax
- Experience completing individual returns
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Comfort working with virtual tools – video, phone and chat
- Ability to effectively communicate in person, via phone and in writing
- Must complete continuing education requirement and meet all other IRS and applicable state requirements
- High school diploma / equivalent or higher
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- CPA or Enrolled Agent certification
- Experience completing complex returns (individual, trust, partnership)
- 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax
- Experience conducting virtual tax interviews
- Experience with tax planning and audit support
- Sales and/or marketing experience
2 - Enrollment in or completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course or Tax Knowledge Assessment is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment.
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax professional jobs across Wisconsin.
- CPA license issued or recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Proficiency in tax preparation software such as CCH Axcess, ProSystem fx, or Thomson Reuters UltraTax
- Working knowledge of federal and Wisconsin state tax codes and filing requirements
- Experience preparing or reviewing individual, corporate, partnership, or trust returns
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing advisory work
Tax Professional Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax professional in Wisconsin?
The most direct path is earning a CPA license through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, which requires a bachelor's degree with qualifying accounting credits, passing all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, and completing a supervised experience requirement. Enrolled Agent status, granted by the IRS after passing a three-part exam, is another recognized credential that opens doors with public accounting firms and corporate tax departments across Wisconsin.
How much do tax professionals make in Wisconsin?
Tax professionals 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 professionals in Wisconsin?
Employers hiring tax professionals in Wisconsin right now include H&R Block and TMS Financial, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's deep bench of regional accounting firms, financial services companies headquartered in Milwaukee, and large manufacturers with complex multistate tax needs keeps demand for qualified tax professionals steady throughout the year.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most tax professional jobs?
Green Bay, Adams, and Amery hold the most tax professional openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee drives the largest share of postings, reflecting its concentration of financial services firms, insurance companies, and corporate headquarters, while Madison's government sector and university-affiliated organizations add consistent demand, and Green Bay's manufacturing and food industry base generates steady multistate and corporate tax needs.
How can I get hired as a tax professional in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an associate or staff accountant role at a regional public accounting firm, where Wisconsin employers such as Wipfli, Sikich, and Schenck SC run structured new-associate programs that rotate candidates through tax assignments. Bookkeeping, accounts payable, or payroll experience at a Wisconsin business also provides a credible lateral path into entry-level tax compliance work. Sitting for the Enrolled Agent exam before your first role signals commitment and helps candidates stand out to hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to tax professional jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to tax professional jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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