CPA / Auditor / Tax Preparer

Kforce has a client in Milwaukee, WI that is seeking a Tax Accountant.Summary:The Tax Analyst works as part of a team responsible for providing value-added services to investment companies and investment advisers. The tax team works with clients and independent auditors to prepare federal and state tax returns and monitor the funds' income and capital gain distributions.Prepare IRS Forms 1120-RIC, 8613, 1065 and Schedule K-1s along with any required state and local tax Forms
Coordinate the distribution of necessary tax forms and supporting schedules to investors/partners
Prepare mutual fund taxable income calculations, including book-to-tax differences for fiscal and excise tax purposes, in addition (i.e. wash sales, 1256 adjustments, 988 adjustments, PFIC adjustments and others) and arrive at taxable income for hedge funds and investment partnerships
Set-up new partnerships and partners in the tax return preparation software
Bachelor's degree required; Accounting or Finance degree required
CPA certification or candidate a plus

Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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