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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B&M Accounting & Tax Service, Inc. | Brookfield, WI
About Us
B&M Accounting & Tax Service is a growing, client-focused CPA firm providing tax preparation, tax planning, and accounting services to individuals and small businesses.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant who can independently review individual and business tax returns, identify accounting discrepancies, and ensure returns are accurate and complete before partner approval.
This is a hands-on technical position for someone who enjoys solving complex tax and accounting issues, takes ownership of their work, and can provide clear guidance to other team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Review federal and state individual (1040), S corporation (1120-S), partnership (1065), and corporate (1120) tax returns for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Review financial statements, balance sheets, general ledgers, reconciliations, and prior-year returns to identify errors and inconsistencies.
- Identify bookkeeping discrepancies, recommend adjusting journal entries, and ensure financial records reconcile with tax returns.
- Provide clear review notes and verify that corrections have been completed.
- Research federal and state tax issues and recommend practical solutions.
- Communicate directly with clients to obtain missing information and resolve tax-related questions.
- Prepare complex tax returns and assist with tax projections and planning when needed.
- Work closely with firm partners to ensure quality and timely completion of engagements.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of recent U.S. public accounting tax experience.
- At least 2 years of hands-on tax return review experience.
- Strong experience reviewing individual and business tax returns, particularly Forms 1040, 1120-S, and 1065.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles, general ledger reconciliations, financial statements, and adjusting journal entries.
- Ability to independently identify errors, investigate discrepancies, and resolve technical issues.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and professional tax preparation software.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation.
- Experience with Taxs
- Experience reviewing multi-state returns and complex business tax matters.
- Experience mentoring junior tax preparers.
What We Offer
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development and continuing education support.
- Collaborative, supportive team environment.
- Direct access to firm partners.
- Opportunities for professional growth within an expanding CPA firm.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief summary of your tax return review experience, including the types of returns you have independently reviewed.
Selected candidates will complete a practical tax and accounting review assessment using sample financial records and tax returns
Pay: From $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing
- Technology & Software
- Distribution & Wholesale
- 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, Wipfli, and Baker Tilly Canada and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 Pleasant Prairie 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 45% of tax senior openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 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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