Senior Tax Accountant — Independent, Growth‑Oriented

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

CPA and EA licensing support

Continuing professional education

Clear advancement pathways within the

Job summary

Jeff Baker & Associates is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant in Puyallup, WA to prepare individual and business returns and handle increasingly complex engagements with independence.

You will research tax issues, communicate with clients, and identify planning opportunities while mentoring junior staff and ensuring high-quality work products. CPA/EA preferred; DOE and multistate experience valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• At least three years of recent public accounting tax experience.
• Strong experience preparing individual and business income tax returns.
• Working knowledge of federal taxation for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations.
• Ability to independently research unfamiliar tax issues and apply findings.
• Experience preparing supporting workpapers and reconciling financial information.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and professional communication.
• Ability to manage assigned work with appropriate independence.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations and C corporations.
• Handle complex returns with multiple income sources and real estate transactions.
• Research federal and state tax issues and document findings and conclusions.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and communicate recommendations to supervisors or partners.
• Review work prepared by junior staff and contribute to their development.
• Communicate with clients regarding tax information and engagement progress.
• Coordinate with other professionals to resolve tax reporting issues.

Skills

Tax preparation

Research skills

Attention to detail

Client communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

CCH Axcess Tax

QuickBooks

Financial statement analysis

Job description

Jeff Baker & Associates is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant in Puyallup, WA to prepare individual and business returns and handle increasingly complex engagements with independence.

You will research tax issues, communicate with clients, and identify planning opportunities while mentoring junior staff and ensuring high-quality work products. CPA/EA preferred; DOE and multistate experience valued.