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.
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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:
Responsibilities
Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing public accounting firms?
If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Tax Senior Associate! This is a great opportunity to be a valued business advisor delivering industry-focused tax advisory and compliance services to middle market clients. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.
You will enjoy this role if:
- You are looking for an opportunity to build your career in a specific industry, becoming an industry expert to the clients you serve
- You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges
- You want to work for a leading CPA advisory firm that serves middle market clients and whose owners have both their clients’ and employees’ best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions
- You value your development and want to work for a firm that provides you the autonomy to own your schedule and career through structured programs (ask us about My Time Off, My Development and Dress for Your Day!)
- You want to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical accounting skills to build a career with endless opportunities now, for tomorrow
What you will do:
- Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various federal tax compliance and consulting services to industry specific clients:
- Provide tax compliance and advisory services to S-corporations, partnerships, individuals and corporations ranging from middle market to multinational companies
- Participate in tax research projects on a variety of tax issues, help to draft IRS responses and address other tax authority inquiries
- Team with leaders on special projects in various areas of corporate and flow through taxation such as accounting methods and ASC740
- Develop recommendations for the client to consider and share with leadership to discuss and strategize
- Communicate and team with specialty tax practices on complicated tax matters in the state and local, high net worth, international, research and development along with credits and incentives areas
- Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs
- Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and with your clients
- Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
- Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance
Qualifications:
- 4-year degree, and License eligible
- CPA, Law License, or Enrolled Agent preferred
- Two (2) years of experience providing federal tax compliance and consulting services in a public accounting firm
- Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving
- Strong leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptability
- Microsoft Suite skills
- Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred
The pay rate range for this job position is $74,900 to $98,990. 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.
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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.
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