Tax Accountant

George Dimov, CPA; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

George Dimov, CPA in Bellingham is seeking a Tax Accountant to join our on-site office. You will manage day-to-day tax preparation and accounting for individual and corporate clients, ensuring compliance and delivering accurate financial reports.

You will prepare federal, state, and local returns, identify tax-saving opportunities, support audits, and provide advisory support while maintaining deadlines and client communication.

Qualifications

• Strong tax expertise with experience handling individual and corporate returns.
• Solid GAAP knowledge and ability to prepare and review financial statements.
• Proficiency with tax and accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA/EA or progress toward certification preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills with attention to deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to explain tax issues clearly.
• Experience in public accounting or tax advisory is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns (1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065).
• Handle day-to-day tax preparation and accounting tasks for clients.
• Maintain and review corporate bookkeeping and financial statements.
• Support audit, review, and compilation engagements.
• Communicate with clients to gather information and explain tax outcomes.
• Respond to notices and provide ongoing advisory support.
• Collaborate with team to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality service.

Skills

Tax expertise

GAAP knowledge

Financial statement analysis

Excel skills

Communication skills

Client-facing

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/EA progression preferred

Tools

Tax software

Accounting software

Job description

We're seeking a Tax Accountant to join our Bellingham office. This role is responsible for managing tax compliance, preparing accurate financial reports, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, while supporting the firm's clients through comprehensive tax planning and analysis.

Role Description

The Tax Accountant will handle day-to-day tax preparation and accounting tasks for individual and corporate clients in a full-time, on-site role Responsibilities include preparing federal, state, and local tax returns (such as 1040, 1120, 1120S, and 1065), ensuring compliance with current tax laws and regulations, and identifying potential tax-saving opportunities. The role involves maintaining and reviewing corporate bookkeeping, preparing and analyzing financial statements, and supporting audit, review, and compilation engagements. The Tax Accountant will communicate directly with clients to gather information, explain tax outcomes, respond to notices, and provide ongoing advisory support. The position requires strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple deadlines, and collaboration with other team members to deliver high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Strong tax expertise, including Tax Preparation, Tax Compliance, and general Tax knowledge, with experience handling individual and corporate returns.
• Proficiency in Accounting principles and practices, including bookkeeping, general ledger management, and understanding of GAAP.
• Ability to prepare, review, and interpret Financial Statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Experience with tax and accounting software, strong Excel skills, and comfort working in a remote, technology-driven environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, EA, or progress toward professional certification is highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple clients and deadlines accurately.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax issues in accessible terms.
• Prior experience in public accounting, tax advisory, or a similar client-facing tax role is beneficial.