Tax Senior Jobs in Wisconsin

Tax Senior jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where public accounting firms, corporate finance teams, and regional advisory practices maintain steady hiring. Well-established employers with a lasting footprint in the state include Wipfli, Johnson Controls, and Kohl's Corporation. Demand runs strongest for tax seniors with expertise in corporate income tax compliance, partnership returns, and state and local tax work. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

Find Tax Senior Jobs

Overview

Open roles31
Top employerBDO
Top cityMilwaukee, WI
Cities hiring14
Work type50% On-site
Top industryAccounting

Showing 5 of 31+ Tax Senior jobs

Baker Tilly Canada
Tax Senior Associate
We won't show you this job again
Baker Tilly Canada
Added 1d ago
Tax Senior Associate
Baker Tilly Canada
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
$75k - $99k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

Wipfli
Senior Accountant, Tax - Partnerships
We won't show you this job again
Wipfli
Added 3d ago
Senior Accountant, Tax - Partnerships
Wipfli
Madison, Wisconsin
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

B
Senior Accountant – Bookkeeping & Tax
We won't show you this job again
B
Added 3d ago
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

Have you applied for this role?

FIS
Sr. Manager, BPS Tax
We won't show you this job again
FIS
Added 1w ago
Sr. Manager, BPS Tax
FIS
Brown Deer, Wisconsin
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$108k - $184k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

CliftonLarsonAllen
Tax Senior Associate
We won't show you this job again
CliftonLarsonAllen
Added 1w ago
Tax Senior Associate
CliftonLarsonAllen
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Bachelor's degree in finance
5,001-10,000

Have you applied for this role?

See All 31 Tax Senior Jobs in Wisconsin

Find roles in Wisconsin that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Tax Senior Jobs

Tax Senior Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Milwaukee
13 jobs
Madison
3 jobs
Appleton
3 jobs
Pleasant Prairie
2 jobs
Viroqua
1 job
Green Bay
1 job
La Crosse
1 job
Middleton
1 job
Brookfield
1 job

Tax Senior Job Market in Wisconsin

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

Who's Hiring

BDO
BDO9 open roles
Johnson Block and Company
Johnson Block and Company4 open roles
Baker Tilly Canada
Baker Tilly Canada3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Technology & Software
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Banking & Financial Services

What Wisconsin Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in tax senior jobs across Wisconsin.

  • Active 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
  • Three to five years of tax compliance or advisory experience in public accounting or industry
  • Proficiency with tax software such as CCH Axcess, Thomson Reuters UltraTax, or GoSystem Tax RS
  • Demonstrated experience preparing or reviewing federal and multi-state corporate or partnership returns
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing engagements and internal reporting

Tax Senior Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a tax senior in Wisconsin?

The standard path to a tax senior role in Wisconsin runs through CPA licensure, issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, completion of the CPA exam, and the experience hours the state requires for licensure. Most Wisconsin firms promote staff accountants to the senior level after several years of direct tax compliance and review work under a licensed CPA.

How much do tax seniors make in Wisconsin?

Tax seniors in Wisconsin earn a median of about $79,400 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,340 for the lowest 10% to over $127,800 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire tax seniors in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin tax senior roles are posted by BDO, Johnson Block and Company, and Baker Tilly Canada and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Wisconsin's mix of large public accounting firms with regional headquarters and major corporate employers in manufacturing, retail, and financial services keeps demand for tax seniors consistent throughout the year.

Which Wisconsin cities have the most tax senior jobs?

Milwaukee, Madison, and Appleton account for the largest share of tax senior openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee drives the most volume as the state's largest business center, home to corporate headquarters and the biggest public accounting offices, while Madison supports steady demand through its government, university, and growing technology sectors, and Green Bay adds openings through its manufacturing and regional professional services base.

Are there remote tax senior jobs in Wisconsin?

Yes, and more than most fields. Tax senior work is largely analytical and document-driven, which makes it well suited to remote arrangements. About 50% of tax senior openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how widely firms have adopted flexible schedules. Compliance-focused roles and those involving only internal clients tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while client-advisory positions more often require periodic in-person presence.

How can I get hired as a tax senior in Wisconsin with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is a staff accountant role in public accounting, where firms like Wipfli, Baker Tilly, and Wegner CPAs in Wisconsin regularly hire new graduates and promote from within. Completing the CPA exam early and targeting firms with structured associate programs gives candidates a clear track toward the senior level. Adjacent roles such as tax analyst, junior auditor, or accounting generalist in a corporate finance department also serve as common lateral moves once foundational compliance skills are established.

Where can I find and apply to tax senior jobs in Wisconsin?

You can find and apply to tax senior jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Wisconsin employers. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.

See All 31 Tax Senior Jobs in Wisconsin

Find roles in Wisconsin that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Tax Senior Jobs