Job Summary: Our client is seeking an experienced Tax Professional to join a growing accounting firm in Altoona, WI. The ideal candidate will have multiple years of public accounting tax experience and be comfortable preparing and reviewing individual, business, partnership, trust, and nonprofit tax returns.This role offers the opportunity to work directly with clients, conduct tax research, provide tax-planning guidance, and identify tax-saving opportunities. Experience with Drake Tax Software is a plus. CPA or EA credentials are preferred but not required.

About the Opportunity

• A well-established, locally respected public accounting firm in the Altoona, WI area is seeking an experienced Tax Accountant / Tax Professional to join its team.

• This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys working directly with clients and wants exposure to a diverse mix of individual and business tax matters rather than being limited to one area of taxation.

• The ideal candidate will have several years of tax preparation experience in a public accounting environment and be comfortable working with individual, business, partnership, trust, and nonprofit returns.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and review individual and business tax returns, including partnership, trust, nonprofit, and other entity returns.

• Work directly with clients to gather financial information, clarify tax matters, and answer questions.

• Research and interpret federal and state tax laws and apply them appropriately to client situations.

• Assist clients with tax planning and tax-saving strategies.

• Review financial records to identify potential tax issues and opportunities.

• Maintain accurate client files and ensure tax returns are completed accurately and within required deadlines.

• Manage multiple client engagements and priorities, particularly during tax season.

• Collaborate with other accounting professionals to provide responsive, high-quality client service.

• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients.

What We're Looking For

• Multiple years of professional tax preparation experience in public accounting.

• Strong knowledge of federal and state income tax laws.

• Experience preparing a combination of individual and business tax returns.

• Experience with partnership, S-Corp, trust, nonprofit, or other entity returns is highly valued.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organization and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines during busy tax seasons.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.

• Experience with Drake Tax Software is a plus, but not required.

• CPA or EA credentials are a plus, as is an interest in pursuing professional certification.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established public accounting firm with a long-standing presence in the local community.

• Work with a diverse client base spanning individuals and privately held businesses.

• Gain exposure to tax preparation, tax research, planning, and client advisory work.

• Enjoy a collaborative, professional environment where client relationships matter.

• Opportunity to contribute beyond basic tax preparation and develop broader public accounting expertise.

Ideal Background

• This position may be a strong fit for candidates currently working as:

• Tax Accountant | Tax Senior | Senior Tax Accountant | Tax Associate | Senior Tax Preparer | Public Accounting Tax Professional | Tax Consultant | Tax Advisor

• Candidates with strong public accounting experience who have worked with both individual and small-business taxation are especially encouraged to apply.

• Candidates must be able to work in person in Altoona, WI.

• If you're an experienced tax professional looking for an opportunity to work closely with clients, handle a diverse tax workload, and grow within an established public accounting environment, we'd like to hear from you.