SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - Tax & Assurance

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to support a wide range of business and individual taxation work alongside financial statement preparation and assurance engagements. This role involves managing client assignments from planning through completion, communicating directly with clients, and collaborating with colleagues on technical issues.

This position is based in Puyallup, WA or is available as a remote role.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Assurance

• Prepare GAAP financial statements, including supporting schedules and disclosures.
• Prepare and manage compilation and review engagements.
• Research accounting issues and financial statement presentation requirements.
• Communicate with clients about their records, findings, and outstanding information.
• Maintain clear, organized workpapers to support high-quality engagements.

Tax Preparation & Planning

• Prepare and, depending on experience, review individual, partnership, S corporation, and C corporation tax returns.
• Address complex tax matters involving basis, depreciation, business transactions, and book-to-tax reconciliations.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and help clients understand their options.
• Research tax issues and communicate practical recommendations.
• Assist with fiduciary, estate, and trust tax matters as experience permits.
• Collaborate with team members on clients with needs spanning multiple areas.

Client & Engagement Management

• Manage assigned engagements from initial planning through completion.
• Keep clients and team members informed of progress, questions, and next steps.
• Identify technical concerns, missing information, and scheduling challenges early.
• Deliver thorough, efficient work while staying mindful of client budgets.
• Apply professional judgment to each client’s circumstances.
• Guide junior staff and provide constructive feedback as appropriate.
• Help improve tax, accounting, and assurance processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• At least five years of recent public accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with compilation and review engagements.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial statement preparation, and accounting fundamentals.
• Experience preparing business and individual income tax returns.
• Ability to reconcile financial records, identify errors, and work through complex accounting issues.
• Clear communication skills and experience working directly with clients.
• Strong research, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, take initiative, and follow through.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• Experience leading assurance engagements or reviewing staff work.
• Audit experience.
• Experience working with closely held businesses and business advisory services.
• Familiarity with CCH Axcess, CCH Engagement, and QuickBooks.
• Experience with complex business taxation, real estate, estates, or trusts.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: DOE (based on experience).
• Medical insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• CPA and EA licensing support.
• Continuing professional education.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Leadership development opportunities.
• Clear advancement pathways.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.

Location

• Puyallup, WA or Remote

Employment Type

• Full-Time