Casual/seasonal tax consultant

Empowered to live. Inspired to work. Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

How we support you:

• Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Mentorship programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs. To learn more about Compeer Financial visit www.compeer.com/careers.

This temporary position will work part-time January - April, and is located out of Fond du Lac, WI office location.

The contributions you will make:

This position performs tax return preparation services for clients. Manages the delivery of tax and accounting products and services.

A typical day:

• Prepares income tax returns for individual, partnership and corporate clients.
• Prepares payroll tax, 1099, W2 and related forms and reports.
• Provides technical tax and accounting expertise to team members and clients when questions arise.

The skills and experience we prefer you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• 3+ years of experience in tax return preparation.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA) certification required.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and compliance requirements specific to the financial industry and Farm Credit.
• Experience in planning and preparation of farm taxes preferred.
• Exercises a high level of ethical and professional judgement.
• Problem solving, decision making and organizational skills.
• Computer skills, including MS Office applications and tax and accounting software.
• Analytical skills with attention to detail.

How we will take care of you:

Actual hourly rate offered is dependent upon year in school, work experience, transferable skills, business needs and market demands. The hourly rate range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Base Pay $19 - $21 USD

Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Click here to view federal employment laws applicable for applicants.