Tax Accountant

Senior Accountant / Tax PreparerOur client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / Tax Preparer to support tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, QuickBooks, and general accounting services for individual and business clients. The ideal candidate will have hands-on tax preparation experience, strong bookkeeping knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working directly with clients.ResponsibilitiesPrepare federal and state individual income tax returns.Support bookkeeping and general accounting activities.Work with QuickBooks for accounting and bookkeeping functions.Assist with payroll processing and payroll tax reporting, as applicable.Communicate directly with individual and business clients.Manage multiple priorities and meet required deadlines.Maintain accurate and organized financial and tax records.QualificationsMinimum of 2 years of professional tax preparation experience.Experience preparing federal and state individual income tax returns.Bookkeeping and general accounting experience.Hands-on QuickBooks experience.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Strong organizational and time-management skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.Must be local to the Sparta, Wisconsin area and able to work onsite.Interest in a long-term accounting career.Preferred:Experience preparing corporate, partnership, or other business tax returns.Experience with payroll processing and payroll tax reporting.Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.CPA or Enrolled Agent certification is helpful but not required.Interest in pursuing Enrolled Agent certification in the future.