Public Accountant Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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How much does a Public Accountant make in Milwaukee, WI? The average Public Accountant salary in Milwaukee, WI is $62,378 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $56,854 and $68,781. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Principle CPA

Snappyhires - Saint Louis , MO

Supervise staff on assigned engagements. - Candidate Profile: CPA with 4-6 years prior public accounting and/or tax preparation experience. Experience with Thompson Reuters UltraTax and QuickBooks is ...

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Accountant with CPA

Texas Renaissance Festival - Plantersville , TX

Competitive Compensation Job Summary We are seeking a knowledgeable Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to join our team. In this role, you will document the companys financial transactions, prepare ...

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Staff Accountant

Donnell CPA Group - Hattiesburg , MS

Donnell CPA Group is a public accounting firm with over 25 years of experience serving privately held companies, individuals, and families. Beyond tax and accounting services, Donnell provides a full ...

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Senior Accountant (Public Accounting)

SDL Search Partners - Woburn , MA

... A highly preferred * Bachelor's degree in accounting For immediate consideration, email a copy of your resume to Dan Alber at dalber@sdlsearch.com.

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Senior Accountant - Public Accounting Firm

Norton Collar Lund Lilley PLLC - Raleigh , NC

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and team members. * CPA designation or progress towards CPA certification is a plus. * Proficiency ...

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Part-time Accountant/CPA

Gateway Search Associates - Runnemede , NJ

Full service tax, accounting and business consulting firm Runnemede, NJ - HYBRID Part-time Accountant/CPA Salary based upon experience You are the perfect candidate for this position if you are a ...

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What does a Public Accountant do?

Common responsibilities of a Public Accountant

Provide in-depth analysis and reconciliations of complex financial data to ensure that applicable regulations and accounting procedures are observed.

December 12, 2022

Understanding client operations and processes and working with client management to identify and resolve client issues/problems.

January 22, 2023

Developing standards, Analyzing information, Dealing with complexity, Reporting skills, Data entry skills, Accounting, Attention to detail, Confidentiality, Thoroughness, Tax, Research skills, Time management, Deadline-oriented, Highly organized.

January 31, 2023

Participate in internal and external audits conducted to ensure compliance with required County, State or Federal programs, procedures and requirements.

February 20, 2023

Manage accounting, tax preparation and consulting services.

March 08, 2023

Reconcile accounts to their source documents and maintain lead schedules that will be necessary for the financial audit.

March 28, 2023

Assists in the planning of an engagement by drafting or preparing confirmations, engagement letters, planning letters, trial balances, setting up files, etc.

April 07, 2023

Demonstrated capabilities in making solid business decisions, thinking analytically, problem-solving, and multi-tasking in a highly dynamic business environment.

May 01, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Public Accountant in Milwaukee, WI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

56854

68781

62378

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

57920

71124

63945

What is the average salary for Public Accountant in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Public Accountant in Milwaukee, WI. The base salary for Public Accountant ranges from $56,854 to $68,781 with the average base salary of $62,378. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,920 to $71,124 with the average total cash compensation of $63,945.

View Average Salary for Public Accountant as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$62,378	$56,854 - $68,781
Bonus	$1,567	$1,066 - $2,343
Total Pay	$63,945	$57,920 - $71,124

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Public Accountant Salary Near Milwaukee, WI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,395 - $68,225	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Racine, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,190 - $67,978	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Kenosha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,190 - $67,978	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukegan, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,155 - $69,144	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,816 - $67,525	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Mount Prospect, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,132 - $72,746	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI

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About Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee lies along the shores and bluffs of Lake Michigan at the confluence of three rivers: the Menomonee, the Kinnickinnic, and the Milwaukee. Smaller rivers, such as the Root River and Lincoln Creek, also flow through the city. Milwaukee's terrain is sculpted by the glacier path and includes steep bluffs along Lake Michigan that begin about a mile (1.6 km) north of downtown. In addition, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Milwaukee is the Kettle Moraine and lake country that provides an industrial landscape combined with inland lakes. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has ...

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JOB TITLE	LOCATION	MINIMUM SALARY	MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Senior Public Accountant	LOCATION Milwaukee, WI	MINIMUM SALARY $61,374	MAXIMUM SALARY $81,784
JOB TITLE Certified Public Accountant	LOCATION Milwaukee, WI	MINIMUM SALARY $81,486	MAXIMUM SALARY $99,481