Tax Staff Accountant - January 2025 (Milwaukee, WI)

Overview
Cohen & Company
Certified Public Accountants
There's no better place to launch your public accounting career than Cohen & Company!
Our supportive 'Great People First' culture and comprehensive training will provide you with all the tools you need to start and continue to grow your career. You'll get hands-on experience with clients, gain technical knowledge, be challenged to think outside of the box, and build a strong network of peers and firm leaders - all invested in YOU.Learn more about our firm's culture and growth opportunities from our Executive Director of People & Culture!
Opportunity Details

• Available Start Dates: January 2025
• Work Location: Milwaukee, WI; Hybrid work environment (2-3 days in office per week)
• Responsibilities: Perform tax compliance, return prep, research, and planning duties
• What Sets Us Apart!
  • Endless professional development via Cohen University, Annual Training, etc.
  • Surround yourself with a team dedicated to developing your professional and industry knowledge, including expertise in areas such as closely held business, registered funds, alternative investments, and more!
  • Have your voice heard and get involved in business development, recruitment, DEI initiatives, community service days, firm sponsored events - whatever area you're passionate about!

Qualifications
Requirements

• Degree: Bachelor's or Master's
• Major: Accounting

Preferred

• Minors/2nd Majors: Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems
• GPA: Minimum 3.0
• Journey to CPA: Pursuing required credit hours to sit for the CPA Exam

Recruitment Timeline

• Application Deadline: October 31, 2025 (Subject to close sooner due to ongoing interviews/offers - apply now!)

Learn more about us!

• Entry-Level & Internship Opportunities
• Learn more about our firm's culture and growth opportunities from our Executive Director of People & Culture!

Named one of America's Best Tax and Accounting Firms by Forbes and one of the Best of the Best Firms by INSIDE Public Accounting, Cohen & Company offers assurance, tax and advisory services to clients throughout the U.S. and worldwide. The firm serves a broad range of clients, from privately held companies and their owners; to public and private funds, advisers and fund service providers within the investment industry; to Fortune 1000 multinational enterprises. Founded in 1977, Cohen & Company has more than 800 dedicated professionals across the U.S. and 12 offices in Illinois, Ohio, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Through affiliated entities the firm also has an international presence in the Cayman Islands and Ireland. Learn more at cohencpa.com.
#LifeatCohen
At Cohen & Company, our foundational principles offer insight into how we achieve an inclusive, growth-oriented culture that fuels the success of our firm, our clients and our people. In particular, we honor our foundational principle of "great people first" by:

• Championing the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion;
• Embracing the unique stories, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that come from our people; and
• Offering a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package, which allows each employee to use the benefits that best suits their needs. Our offerings go beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more!

Estimated Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000*
*Salaries offered to candidates are determined based on factors such as candidate's job responsibilities, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs. On an annual basis, estimated ranges are re-evaluated for upcoming early career cohorts according to market adjustments.
Cohen & Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture and better meet the needs of our clients.
Agency recruiters may not submit unsolicited candidate information or resumes to any Cohen & Company employee without a recruiting services contract first being entered into with the Cohen & Company Talent Acquisition Team; see policy here.