Internal Tax Accountant

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Job Summary
Under the direction of the Manager of Finance, the Internal Tax Accountant will prepare sales, use, personal property and other tax returns and will lead the firm's sales and use tax compliance efforts in accordance with company policies and procedures and applicable laws.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepares state sales and use tax returns.
• Performs internal state sales tax reviews.
• Maintains book and tax basis fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Prepares state personal property tax returns.
• Maintains sales tax tables in billing application.
• Leads sale tax billing compliance efforts.
• Prepares Forms 1099.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three+ years of job-related experience
• Experience in working with consolidated financial reporting of multiple related entities.
• Understanding of state and federal wage and hour laws, and payroll tax issues.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively.
• Ability to balance many projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure and time deadlines.
• Ability to analyze data and recommend solutions.
• Requires strong problem identification/analysis skills.
• Ability to provide clear, concise, advanced verbal and written communications
• Ability to become proficient in Microsoft Dynamics GP (accounts payable and general ledger software), FAS Accounting (depreciation processing software) and Star (practice management software)

Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $60,000 to $81,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.
Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.
Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location. Wipfli offers flexibility for many positions to be performed remotely; please discuss your work preferences with your recruiter during the interview process.
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