Tax Accountant

Job Title: Tax AccountantLocation: Milwaukee, WI 53202Position type: Hybrid(1 Day per week in office) Duration: 6+ Months(Contract to Hire)Pay: $31.25/hr on W2 HYBRID: 1 DAY PER WEEK IN OFFICE REQUIRED (Flexible)

Job Description:Top 3 MUST HAVE skills or experience required: ACCOUNTING DEGREE, EXCELLENT EXCEL SKILLS, SELF MOTIVATEDPreferred experience or skills would you like to see but not a deal breaker: TAX EXPERIENCEMinimum education requirements: BACHELOR'S DEGREE ACCOUTNING OR FINANCE

Key Responsibilities:Research tax technical and Financial Reporting guidance and requirements.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).Assist in the preparation of Forms of Form 1099-NEC.Prepare income and capital gain/loss estimates, including book-to-tax differences as requested by clientPrepare dividend distribution calculations.

Responsiblities:Responsible for the maintenance of tax records and the preparation of tax returns and related reports for an assigned area. Files federal, state, or local tax returns. Develops and maintains tax strategies to minimize tax liability. Prepares taxable income projections, financial statements, and specialized accounting reports. Assists with tax return audits and compliance reports. Prepares and develops reports for management or for regulatory authorities. Responds to inquiries regarding tax accounting policies, procedures and problems from bank management, external auditors, and regulatory authorities. Maintains adequate accounting and control for an assigned area.