Sr. Tax Accountant

Post Date

May 14, 2026

Location

Mequon,
Wisconsin

ZIP/Postal Code

53092
US
Jul 14, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Accounting / Finance

Req #

MKE-3cb1f48a-2db1-4e55-b709-3ffddbd70dc5

Pay Rate

$100k - $110k (estimate)

Job Description

In this highly visible role, you’ll be a key tax partner within a growing, multi‑entity, multi‑state manufacturing organization. You’ll own critical tax accounting and compliance processes, proactively manage tax risk, and collaborate across Finance, Operations, HR, and external advisors. This role offers meaningful ownership, technical depth, and the opportunity to improve and modernize processes—not just maintain them.

Key Responsibilities:
Tax & Compliance
- Manage ASC 740 provisions, audits, and federal/state tax compliance
- Handle LIFO, tax estimates, and credits/incentives

Sales & Use Tax
- Own filings, reconciliations, and audit support
- Ensure correct taxability; drive process improvements

Shareholder & Payroll
- Support shareholder estimates and accounting
- Handle payroll entries, reconciliations, and audit support

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive tax experience (public accounting and/or corporate tax).
- Strong hands‑on experience with ASC 740 income tax provisions.
- Experience with multi‑state corporate income tax and sales and use tax compliance.
- Experience with LIFO accounting and related tax reporting.
- Solid accounting foundation, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and U.S. GAAP application in a structured close environment.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines independently in a fast‑paced environment.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- CPA, or active CPA candidate with all exam sections passed and license pending.
- Public accounting tax experience (Big 4 or large regional firm strongly preferred).
- Manufacturing industry experience.
- Experience partnering with external tax advisors and audit teams.
- Experience supporting shareholder reporting and payroll accounting.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.