Licensed Tax Preparer

Thrive CPA; Washington; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, life insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Thrive CPA in Washington is seeking a Local Licensed CPA or EA with 3+ years of tax preparation experience to join our boutique firm. This full-time role focuses on tax season coverage (Jan–Apr) with flexible hours otherwise, fostering a balanced schedule.

The position begins in person for training, with potential remote work after a short in-person trial. You will prepare and review individual and business tax returns and build strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of tax return preparation experience.
• CPA or EA designation with PTIN.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and accurate with spreadsheets.
• Experience with UltraTax and cloud portals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual and business tax returns.
• Build and maintain professional client relationships.
• Collaborate with team to ensure timely and accurate filings.
• Stay updated on federal/state tax regs and compliance.

Skills

Tax prep experience

CPA/EA designation

PTIN registration

Attention to detail

Spreadsheet skills

Tools

UltraTax

Onvio

Sage

QuickBooks

Quicken

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Title:

Tax Preparer - CPA, EA, licensed

About Us:

We are a growing boutique tax firm that prides itself on delivering personalized, high-quality tax and accounting services in a collaborative, supportive environment. Our team values professional excellence with a genuine commitment to work-life balance.

Position Overview:

We're seeking a Local Licensed CPA or EA, with a minimum of 3 years tax preparation experience, to join our team. This position is full-time during tax season (Jan-Apr, Aug-Oct) and flexible for the remainder of the year, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking a balanced schedule.

This position begins as an in-person position, for training. Remote work may be possible for the right candidate after in-personal trial period.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate filings
• Stay up to date on federal and state tax regulations and compliance requirements

You’re Perfect for This Role If:

• You have 3 - 5 years of experience preparing individual and business tax returns, preferably using UltraTax software.
• Credentials of CPA or EA designation, PTIN registration
• You're detail-oriented, organized, kind of obsessed with accuracy and love spreadsheets.
• You are familiar with Google & Microsoft Suite, UltraTax, Onvio, Sage, QuickBooks, Quicken, and cloud-based portals.

What You Get:

• Competitive salary DOE and credentials. 401(k) with company match. Health, dental and life insurance. Generous paid time off.
• Flexible hours, even during tax season. We are big fans of work-life balance, even as tax professionals.
• Training, support, and continuing education