Senior Tax Accountant

Pivotal Solutions; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Solutions in Seattle, WA is seeking an experienced tax professional to join our tax team. The ideal candidate will have technical knowledge of business and individual tax preparation, strong communication and analytical skills, and a collaborative, deadline-driven mindset for delivering accurate results.

The role requires at least 2 years of public accounting tax experience; candidates must be able to work in the US without sponsorship and to onboarding/training in the office.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of tax experience in public accounting.
• Able to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Able to work in the Seattle office for onboarding and training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex individual and business tax returns.
• Propose solutions to managers on client questions and issues.
• Prepare and complete tax research projects.
• Prepare federal and state payroll returns.
• Prepare state and local excise and personal property returns.
• Prepare IRS and state taxing authority letter/notice responses.
• Review staff work and assist with year-end tax planning.

Skills

Tax preparation

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Ownership & accountability

Tools

QuickBooks

LaCerte

Job description

Seattle, United States | Posted on 09/08/2026

Anideal candidate will have technical knowledge and experience with business andindividual tax preparation, strong communication and analytical skills, enjoyworking in a team setting, the ability to consistently meet deadlines, andtakes ownership and accountability in assignments. Experience with QuickBooksand LaCerte a plus.

Positionrequirements:

• At least 2 yearsrelevant tax experience in public accounting
  
• Able to work inthe US without sponsorship
  
• Able to work in ouroffice for the first week for onboarding and training
  
• Able to work inour office at least 1 day per week thereafter
  

Primaryresponsibilities include:

• Preparation ofcomplex individual income tax and business income tax returns
  
• Propose solutionsto managers regarding client questions, outstanding tax issues, orinternal matters
  
• Prepare andcomplete tax research projects
  
• Prepare federaland state payroll returns
  
• Prepare state andlocal excise and personal property returns
  
• Prepare IRS andstate taxing authority letter and notice responses
  
• Review work ofstaff below senior level
  
• Assist withyear-end and general tax planning services