Senior Tax Accountant

Talent Edge Recruiting; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruiting firm in Tacoma, WA is seeking a seasoned Tax Accountant for a senior-level role. The position entails preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, handling tax scenarios, and conducting research. Candidates should have strong experience and knowledge in tax planning strategies, preferably with CPA or EA certification. The firm values teamwork and is looking for someone eager to grow within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of tax experience, open to more or less for the right fit.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and dependable – a true team player.
• Must be open, honest, and aligned with company values and goals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual, trust, and business tax returns.
• Handle complex tax scenarios, including 1031 exchanges.
• Conduct thorough tax research on compliance and planning issues.
• Assist in tax planning and projections for high-net-worth clients.

Skills

Complex tax returns

Tax research

Tax planning strategies

High-net-worth client experience

Team collaboration

Education

CPA or EA preferred

Tools

CCH Suite Firm

PFX Engagement

Access Tax

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Are you a seasoned Tax Accountant ready to step into a senior-level role with a well-established, collaborative firm in Tacoma, WA? We’re looking for someone who thrives in an onsite environment, is confident handling complex tax returns, and wants to grow with a forward-thinking team.

Compensation

Base pay range: $100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

This range is provided by Talent Edge Recruiting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and review individual, trust, and business tax returns
• Handle complex tax scenarios, including 1031 exchanges and multi-state filings
• Conduct thorough tax research on compliance and planning issues
• Collaborate closely with the Tax Manager and Partners to ensure top-tier client service
• Assist in tax planning and projections for high-net-worth clients and businesses
• Serve as a knowledgeable, trusted resource for both clients and internal staff
• 3+ years of tax experience (open to more or less for the right fit)
• Strong knowledge of complex returns and tax planning strategies
• Experience with high-net-worth clients a plus
• CPA or EA preferred (or working toward certification)
• Confident in performing independent tax research and presenting findings
• Proactive, self-motivated, and dependable – a true team player
• Must be open, honest, and aligned with company values and goals

Tools You’ll Use

• CCH Suite Firm
• PFX Engagement
• Access Tax
• CCH Firm
• Microsoft Excel

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of complex returns and tax planning strategies
• Experience with high-net-worth clients a plus
• CPA or EA preferred (or working toward certification)
• Onsite environment

Notes

• Local candidates preferred
• Please note: This position is open to candidates authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.

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