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Cotton & Company LLP

Senior Accountant (Tax)

Cotton & Company LLP, Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States, 53045

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Senior Accountant (Tax) — Milwaukee, WI What to expect when you join the Sikich family

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We accelerate innovation and drive growth for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities. The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to cement our leadership position and grow our organization in exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member because larger companies attract interesting client opportunities and talented individuals. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and an engaging employee experience, Sikich is a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice. If you want to work with skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference, in a supportive environment backed by extensive skillsets, and you are ready to grow and be acknowledged for your contributions, we see a mutually beneficial relationship ahead. Are you ready to grow with us? Position Summary

Reporting to the Tax Manager, the Senior Accountant (Tax) will work closely with engagement leaders and other staff to ensure the efficient and timely completion of tax preparations and tax return compliance. You will also provide superior service to our external clients and internal stakeholders. What will you do in this role?

Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements, including supervising tax planning and business succession planning engagements with the ability to manage to budget Tax return compliance review including forms 1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065 and 1041 Consult with partners, businesses, and individual tax clients on various matters Work with other team members to provide comprehensive business solutions to middle market businesses and their stakeholders Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key client sponsors and growing client base Develop workforce through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring all levels of staff Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff Assist principals and senior leaders with generating new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships Understand our service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients with our comprehensive solutions Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training our team of up and coming professionals Ensure professional development through ongoing education Provide thoughtful leadership and insightful recommendations surrounding a broad range of complex issues by leveraging expertise and experience What do you need to succeed in this role?

BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field CPA or EA Certification (or in progress toward certification) preferred 3+ years' current public accounting experience 1+ years' experience leading teams, coaching, and mentoring staff Experience with tax compliance including review of Form 1040, 1120, 1120-S and 1065 tax returns Proficiency with computerized tax software and Microsoft Office Strong client rapport and project management skills Ability to manage competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills Comfortable working in a remote environment In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows:

Servant Leader - You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture Solutions Focused - You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions Collaboration - You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units Instills Trust - You do what you say, you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and credible Impact & Influence Thinking - You gain support for ideas and solutions and get others to act to advance initiatives About Sikich

Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients\' businesses. Sikich Total Rewards

Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy. Sikich prioritizes team members\' health, wellbeing, and time spent with family, friends, and personal goals. In compliance with pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $94,900. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Benefits

Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy activated on your first day Paid holidays during the year and potential time off during year-end Wellness program with rewards Flexible work arrangements Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options HSA employer contribution Nine paid holidays annually Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave 401(k) with employer contributions CPA bonus with paid exam and study days Tuition reimbursement Employee and client referral bonus programs Pet insurance FORCE - Sikich community volunteer program with paid volunteer time Want to learn more? Visit our Careers website or Glassdoor profile. Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V *Official correspondence will come from a Sikich.com email address. Applicants are invited to verify communications directly. Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC to provide personnel and services. #LI-KS2 #LI-Hybrid

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