Staff Tax Accountant

Job Description

Staff Tax Accountant | Cascade CPA

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Cascade CPA, located in Madison, WI (hybrid). Cascade CPA is a modern, people-first accounting firm that helps organizations and businesses feel confident about their finances so they can focus on making an impact. This entry-level position is crucial for building a strong foundation in public accounting, developing technical tax knowledge, client service skills, and professional judgment, contributing to the firm’s mission of providing excellent client service and supporting its collaborative team environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Madison, WI

• Team: Works closely with experienced tax professionals and firm leadership within the Tax team.
• Mission: Owns the preparation of individual and business tax returns, assists with tax planning and compliance, and supports the Tax department during busy season.
• Tech Stack: Comfortable learning new accounting and tax technology.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Return Preparation: Prepare federal and state individual income tax returns, and assist with the preparation of business tax returns including partnerships, S corporations, and corporations.
• Compliance and Planning: Prepare workpapers, assist with tax estimates, extensions, and tax planning calculations, and respond to basic federal and state tax notices.
• Client Communication: Gather necessary information for engagements and communicate professionally with clients regarding questions and outstanding details.
• Professional Development: Participate in firm training and continuing professional education, learn from review comments, and actively seek to develop technical knowledge and professional judgment.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with senior accountants, managers, and partners, asking thoughtful questions and providing timely updates on assigned work.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; this is an entry-level position.
• Experience: 0–2 years of accounting or tax experience.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bonus: Accounting coursework necessary to pursue CPA or EA eligibility is preferred; previous public accounting or tax internship experience is a plus.