Senior Tax Advisor - DTA Accountants

Archer Lewis Services; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching Program

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Archer Lewis Services, based in Bellevue, is seeking a Senior Tax Advisor to provide leadership in compliance and strategic guidance. You will oversee complex engagements, manage tax operations, and support top-tier clients.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA certification, and significant tax experience. The compensation ranges from $100,000 to $120,000, accompanied by discretionary bonuses and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of progressive tax experience, including supervisory/management.
• Experience in public accounting firm or corporate tax department.
• Strong expertise in business tax and accounting across entity types.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for tax department.
• Serve as final reviewer for tax filings.
• Lead and manage federal and state tax audits.

Skills

Leadership & Influence

Tax law expertise

Business Acumen

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Master’s in Taxation (MTax)

Tools

CCH Axcess

ONESOURCE

SAP Tax

Job description

Job Location: Davies - Bellevue, WA 98004

Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00

Senior Tax Advisor

DTA Accountants, a longstanding tax and financial advisory firm based in Bellevue, Washington, is seeking a Senior Tax Advisor to provide leadership in compliance, reporting, planning, and strategic guidance. The role will oversee complex client engagements and corporate tax operations, drive business growth, and support C‑suite executives and high‑impact clients.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership & Management

• Provide strategic direction for the tax department or practice area, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of tax professionals, overseeing performance management, resource allocation, and talent retention.
• Foster a collaborative, growth‑focused environment that supports technical excellence and continuous development.

Technical Expertise & Compliance

• Serve as the final reviewer and subject matter expert for highly complex federal, state, local, and international tax filings across corporate, partnership, and individual entities.
• Ensure strict compliance with applicable tax laws, GAAP/IFRS standards, and internal control policies.
• Stay current on evolving tax legislation and guide the team in applying technical updates accurately.

Tax Planning & Advisory

• Develop and execute advanced tax planning strategies that reduce liabilities and improve overall tax efficiency for clients or the organization.
• Provide high‑level advisory support on complex transactions, restructurings, regulatory developments, and business initiatives.
• Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership or top‑tier clients, delivering insights that inform key decisions.

Audit Management & Controversy

• Lead and manage all federal and state tax audits, serving as the primary liaison with tax authorities such as the IRS and state agencies.
• Defend tax positions, negotiate resolutions, and guide clients or internal stakeholders through the audit and controversy process.

Business Development (Public Accounting)

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the tax advisory practice.
• Lead proposal development, pitch efforts, and expansion of existing client relationships.
• Strengthen the firm’s market presence by demonstrating deep expertise and building trust with prospective and current clients.

Tax Provision Oversight (Corporate)

• Oversee the full quarterly and annual income tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740.
• Ensure accurate reporting, documentation, and financial statements of disclosures related to income taxes.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting leadership to support audit requirements and close financial timelines.

What You’ll Bring

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• CPA certification is mandatory for this leadership level role.
• A Master’s in Taxation (MTax) is strongly preferred.

Experience

• 8–10+ years of progressive tax experience, including significant time in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience within a large public accounting firm or the corporate tax department of a multinational company is highly desirable.
• Strong expertise in business tax and accounting across multiple entity types, including S corporations, partnerships, and C corporations.

Technical Skills

• Deep, up‑to‑date expertise in tax law, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Strong proficiency with enterprise‑level tax technology platforms such as CCH Axcess, ONESOURCE, SAP Tax, and advanced data analysis tools.

Soft Skills

• Leadership & Influence: Exceptional leadership abilities with strong presentation, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.
• Business Acumen: Demonstrated sound business judgment, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a proven ability to manage profitable engagements or departmental operations.
• Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts to C‑suite executives and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (coverage begins on the first of the month following your start date).
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 401(k) Matching Program.
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Benefits.
• Pet Insurance.
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off.
• 7 Company‑Paid Holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Base salary of $100,000 – $120,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary will be dependent on experience).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Archer Lewis is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer‑related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.

You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.