Komisar Brady has connections with many local and statewide universities, including:
 | UW Milwaukee |
| UW Madison |
| Marquette University |
| UW La Crosse |
| UW Whitewater |
We are pleased to be one of the founders of the Career Forum for Intermediate Accounting students at UW-Milwaukee. The Forum is designed to provide students with information regarding various employment options that may become available as they progress through the accounting program. We participate in this event each semester.
Komisar Brady participates in UW Milwaukee's Accounting Night and UW-Whitewater's annual accounting career fair in the fall of each year. KB staff are on hand to answer any questions you may have about the firm, life in public accounting, or any other areas. We look forward to meeting students on that evening.
RECRUITING
Recruiting takes place in September and October for placement starting in January. At that time, we will be interviewing for entry-level staff accountants, accounting interns, intake interns and tax interns. In addition to traditional full time/semester internships, flexible scheduling is also available to accommodate individual needs for interns.
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
| Work on a variety of traditional accounting assignments, including audits, reviews, and compilations |
| Work on special projects, including Excel spreadsheet design, financial statement projections, cost budgets, systems analysis, and valuations |
| Preparation of individual income tax returns during the tax season |
ACCOUNTING INTERN
Our accounting interns are provided with on the job training that cannot be obtained in a classroom setting. The minimum prerequisite for this position is completion of intermediate accounting with a letter grade of B or higher. This can be a full time or part time position. The primary responsibilities include:
| Assisting with audit engagements |
| Account reconciliations |
| Confirmation requests |
| Preparation and maintenance of fixed asset schedules |
| Assistance with quality control of issued financial statements |
| Other special accounting projects |
TAX INTERN
We offer tax internships during busy season to students who can commit themselves to at least 20 hours per week from the middle of January through the middle of April. This position is flexible with class scheduling. Completion of the individual tax class with a letter grade of B or higher is preferred. The primary responsibilities are:
| Preparation of federal, Wisconsin and other state income tax returns, including part-year and non-resident state returns |
| Preparation of trust tax returns |
| Communication with clients and their advisors |
| Research tax issues |
| Preparation of personal property tax returns |
| Assistance with quality control of assembled tax returns |
INTAKE INTERN
This is a temporary position in our tax department from mid January to mid April which is ideal for the candidate who wants exposure to a public accounting environment. The responsibilities of the position are:
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Preparing files for electronic record storage |
| Assembling incoming individual tax client information for tax return preparation |
| Reviewing completed tax returns for required components before delivery |
| Miscellaneous projects including file management and e-filing procedures |
WHY KOMISAR BRADY?
Our firm is committed to providing quality client services and helping our clients solve difficult problems. Staff members are exposed to many clients in different industries. The firm is large enough to provide challenging work in a variety of industries, yet maintains a size that allows for personal attention to professional development.
COMPANY CULTURE
Komisar Brady maintains an excellent working environment for all of its employees. We typically have 45 to 50 members on staff. The age ranges from college interns to professional staff with over 30 years of service. There are many valuable relationships that are formed when a variety of people come together.
The firm sponsors outside recreational and charitable activities that build strong working and personal relationships. There are firm gatherings throughout the year, including tax deadline celebrations and our annual Brewer outing. We also have family events in the summer and winter that promote personal relationships.
TYPES OF CLIENT WORK
The services that Komisar Brady provides to the business community are very valuable and client specific. The wide range of services include:
| Accounting and auditing services |
| Tax services |
| Management advisory services |
| Estate and retirement planning |
For staff accountants who like the diversity of starting and completing many different types of jobs with a minimal amount of travel, Komisar Brady is the right place. Staff work may include audits, reviews, compilations, individual tax work, and special projects. Some specific areas of work include:
| HUD Audits |
| Employee Benefit and Retirement Plan Audits |
| Work with Non-Profit Organizations |
| Individual and Entity Income Tax Returns |
| Business Valuations |
| Tax Projections |
| Financial Statement Projections |
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
We work very hard to assure that your initial transition to our firm is a smooth one. Firm members from the partner level to the staff level offer help with any questions a new hire may have.
Initial training introduces staff to different areas including our basic accounting procedures and software. Each assignment includes a contact person within the firm for on-the-job training and guidance. Ongoing opportunities for development include outside training at accredited courses and seminars as well as in-house training at our regular staff meetings.
BENEFITS
Komisar Brady offers many different benefits to provide for individual needs. Along with usual benefits like overtime pay, vacation hours, holiday pay, and personal days, the firm also provides:
| Simple IRA with employer match |
| Tuition Reimbursement |
| Computer Loans |
| Flexible Scheduling for Part-time Employees |
| Insurance and Dependent Care Packages |
| Commissions for New Employee and Client Referrals |
| Paid Memberships to Professional Organizations |
| Paid Parking in Attached Structure |
NETWORKING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Komisar Brady takes great pride in our community involvement. The firm and its members belong to many charitable organizations that give back to the community in many different ways. The firm sponsors the Kamikaze Bean Counters as they ride in the Best Dam Bike Tour to benefit MS. The Bean Counters also ride in the Riveredge Ride and run in Al's Memorial Run & Walk for Children's Hospital. Visit our Community Involvement page for more information about these events. There are additional opportunities for staff to volunteer at organizations around the Milwaukee area.
Staff networking with business associates is also encouraged as well as introducing staff to new businesses and clients. All members of the staff are given opportunities to interact with clients on a professional level, and staff often develop continued professional relationships with clients and business associates. We believe this allows the staff members to build relationships outside the office that will help them progress in the business world.
Komisar Brady & Co., LLP
633 West Wisconsin Avenue - Suite 900
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203-1907
Telephone: (414)271-3966
Fax: (414)271-3502