Casual/Seasonal Associate Tax Consultant

Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities.

About the role

This Casual/Seasonal Associate Tax Consultant position is designed for individuals who are collaborative, innovative, and dynamic. The role involves assisting the Tax and Accounting team in preparing tax returns and providing administrative support. The position is temporary, part-time from January 2027 to mid-April 2027 and is open to candidates in Fond du Lac, WI; Sun Prairie, WI; Eau Claire, WI; Onalaska, WI; Dodgeville, WI; Prairie du Sac, WI; or Lancaster, WI office locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Tax Consultants with input of client financial information for annual payroll filings, monthly accounting, and federal & state tax returns.
• Work collaboratively with a team of CPAs, EAs, and tax/accounting professionals to produce quality financial products and services for agricultural producers.
• Develop farm tax knowledge specific to the agricultural industry.
• Provide administrative support such as organizing documents, scanning, printing, and mailing.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of tax return preparation preferred.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.
• Exercises a high level of ethical and professional judgement.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office, Adobe applications and tax and accounting software.
• Self-motivated individual driven to learn and grow.
• Knowledge of agriculture and agricultural operations is a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home.
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months.
• Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match).
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP.
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off.
• Learning and development programs.
• Mentorship programs.
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.).
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement.

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

Pay

Actual hourly rate offered is dependent upon year in school, work experience, transferable skills, business needs and market demands. Base pay range: $19 - $21 USD.