Tax Associate

The Vrakas CPAs + Advisors team is seeking a Tax Associate to bring a unique spark to our talented assurance team, based in our vibrant Madison office.

If you’re a self-starter eager to carve out your career path at your own pace and want to be a key player in the firm’s success, then you might be the perfect fit for our team. At Vrakas, we’re not just filling a position; we’re crafting a one-of-a-kind career opportunity tailored to your needs.

The responsibilities, opportunities, and qualifications for this position are as follows:

Responsibilities & Opportunities

• Prepare various tax returns, including corporate, partnership, and individual returns. In conjunction with the preparation of these returns, tax associates will develop experience in a variety of tax planning and research projects
• Gain hands-on experience and training in various areas, working with our clients who compete in a wide variety of industries. While gaining this experience, tax associates also gain an in-depth knowledge of their clients’ businesses and industries
• Numerous opportunities to work directly with partners, managers, and other members of the Vrakas team
• Work in an environment structured around providing personalized learning opportunities for all team members, ensuring that everyone has a positive and beneficial experience. Each tax associate is assigned a peer mentor who will help tailor and personalize each individual’s career path
• Enjoy friendships, social activities, and team outings, and encourage a work-life balance
• Participate in CPE programs necessary to maintain your CPA certificate

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience providing tax services in public accounting
• An undergraduate degree in accounting or an undergraduate degree with sufficient coursework to sit for the CPA exam
• A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and a minimum major GPA of 3.0
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of client personnel in various industries
• The ability to respond to client and firm requests in a timely, accurate, positive, and professional manner
• Excellent written/verbal communication and collaboration skills
• Integrity within a professional environment
• Work effectively with various computer software applications, including, but not limited to: Excel, Word, ProSystem fx (Workpaper, Trial Balance, and Tax Preparation software), CCH Fixed Assets, T-Value amortization, and other related applications

As a CPA and Top Workplace firm, we believe in effective client engagement, allowing you to grow as a business advisor while honing your accounting and leadership skills.

Vrakas CPAs + Advisors offers ambitious compensation potential, a 401 (k) plan, profit sharing, comprehensive insurance benefits, and competitive vacation and PTO policies. Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and firm performance. Individual salaries are determined after consideration of numerous factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

At Vrakas, we are proud to be fiercely independent in our mission to stand tall as one of the Midwest’s largest locally owned CPA firms.

Intrigued? Dive deeper into this exciting opportunity by applying below or contacting our Director of Talent, Tara Tomter.