Tax Accountant
Michels Corporation • Milwaukee, Wisconsin • Full Time
Posted on Sat, May 9, 2026
Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. We have a diverse market footprint within the US and across the globe. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Tax Accountant can change yours.
A Tax Accountant, you are responsible for the collection of tax-related information and reporting to taxation authorities at the federal, state, county, and local levels. Critical for success is a high level of confidentiality to process sensitive information, and the ability to produce highly accurate work in a timely manner.
Why Michels?
- We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
- Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
- We are family owned and operated
- We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
- We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
- We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
- We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.
Why you?
- You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
- You relish new challenges and evolving technology
- You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
- You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
- You deliver exemplary customer service through interactions with others
- You are organized and professional
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform transactional data entry into system applications with a high degree of accuracy. Record financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments
- Prepare tax filings, quarterly tax provisions and assist in responding to tax notices and inquiries. Complete required tax reporting in a timely manner
- Assist in the preparation of audits
- Identify and research errors that caused incorrect tax filings. Assess invoices for taxation; analyze and correct after approval
- Handle administrative needs of department: schedule meetings, file, process mail, assist with correspondence, make copies, maintain standard department materials and manage distribution
- Maintain adherence to internal controls, tax calendar, and policy and procedures
Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, and 2-3 years of related experience, or equivalent combination
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by Michels Review Team
AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability