Senior Accountant (Tax)

Alegria Advisors; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

HSA/FSA options

Paid time off

Job summary

Alegria & Company, P.S. in Yakima or Prosser is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Tax practice. You will deliver tax compliance, advisory services, and planning for privately held businesses, owners, and individuals.

You will mentor developing staff, manage engagements, and contribute to ongoing growth toward manager-level responsibilities in a collaborative, growth-oriented firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA license or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam required.
• Two or more years of public accounting experience preferred.
• Two or more years of tax experience, including individual and business returns, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual, business, and related tax returns with attention to accuracy, completeness, and client-ready presentation.
• Work with privately held businesses, owners, and individuals on tax compliance, planning, and advisory projects.
• Proactively interact and communicate with clients to gather information, answer questions, and provide strategic insight.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering excellent client service.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and communicate recommendations to managers and partners.
• Participate in financial reporting and compliance engagements as needed.
• Schedule, delegate, and review staff work to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and quality standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and train staff, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
• Manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced public accounting environment.

Skills

Tax compliance

Public accounting

Client communication

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA eligibility

Tools

Excel

Tax software

Job description

Alegria & Company, P.S. | Yakima or Prosser, Washington

Job Type

Full-time

Pay Range

$70,000 – $100,000

Schedule

Monday – Friday

Location

Yakima or Prosser

Are you ready to join an innovative CPA firm serving a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries and locations? Alegria & Company, P.S. is a growth-focused public accounting firm based in Yakima, Washington, with an additional office in Prosser. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality client service through modern technology, strong communication, and a collaborative team environment.

Due to continued client and firm growth, we are expanding our team and looking for talented professionals who want to build their careers with us. We are seeking a Senior Accountant in our Tax practice who is ready to build strong client relationships, provide proactive tax and advisory services, mentor developing staff, and continue growing toward manager-level responsibilities.

Why Join Alegria?

• Direct access to partners and firm leadership
• Opportunities to develop technical, supervisory, client-service, and advisory skills
• Diverse client work with privately held businesses, owners, and individuals
• Meaningful client relationships and proactive planning opportunities beyond traditional return preparation
• Mentorship, professional development, and support for continued growth
• Modern technology and efficient workflow processes
• Supportive, team-oriented culture with open communication
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

About the Role

This role is ideal for a public accounting professional with tax experience who is ready to take on increasing responsibility in client service, engagement execution, staff development, and proactive tax planning. The Senior Accountant will provide tax compliance, financial reporting, and advisory support while managing multiple engagements and deadlines.

As a Senior Accountant, You Can Expect To:

• Prepare and review individual, business, and related tax returns with attention to accuracy, completeness, and client-ready presentation.
• Work with privately held businesses, owners, and individuals on tax compliance, planning, and advisory projects.
• Proactively interact and communicate with clients to gather information, answer questions, and provide strategic insight.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering excellent client service.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and communicate recommendations to managers and partners.
• Participate in financial reporting and compliance engagements as needed.
• Schedule, delegate, and review staff work to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and quality standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and train staff, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
• Manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced public accounting environment.

You Will Be Successful Here If You:

• Enjoy problem solving and providing practical solutions to clients and team members.
• Take ownership of your work and communicate clearly with clients, staff, managers, and partners.
• Are organized, deadline-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Are motivated to produce high-quality, client-ready work.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Are interested in developing leadership skills and mentoring others.

Technical and Professional Skills

• Strong understanding of individual and business tax compliance concepts.
• Ability to research tax and accounting questions and apply guidance to client situations.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and financial analysis skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to develop proficiency in specialized tax, accounting, and workflow management software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA license or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam required.
• Two or more years of public accounting experience preferred.
• Two or more years of tax experience, including individual and business returns, preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary range of $70,000 to $100,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Medical coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Paid time off.

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you are looking for a role where you can build strong client relationships, continue growing technically, and take the next step in your public accounting career, we would be excited to connect with you.