Tax/Audit Associate, Winter 2027

Jobtailor; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Spokane, WA is seeking a growth-minded staff accountant to prepare individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns and assist with audit, review, and compilation services. You will gain experience with procedures, workpapers, and systems while supporting multiple client engagements on time and within budget, and communicating progress to clients and colleagues.

You will expand industry knowledge through exposure to peers and formal training opportunities, and participate in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA exam eligibility per state requirements.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
• Perform audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services.
• Gain experience with procedures, workpapers, and systems.
• Support multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress.
• Expand industry knowledge through exposure to peers, clients, and formal training opportunities.
• Complete research and special projects as needed.
• Communicate effectively with clients and CLA family members regularly.

Skills

Tax Return Preparation

Audit Services

CPA Exam Eligibility

Accounting Principles

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA Eligibility (state requirements)

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns


• Perform audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services


• Gain experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers, and systems


• Support multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress


• Expand industry knowledge through exposure to peers, clients, and formal training opportunities


• Complete research and special projects as needed


• Communicate effectively with clients and CLA family members regularly

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred


• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements


• General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data


• Willingness to learn new technologies


• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products


• Reliable transportation


• Willingness to travel to client sites

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in preparing various tax returns and performing assurance services while effectively communicating with clients. Possesses a strong foundation in accounting principles and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Tax Return Preparation


• Audit Services


• CPA Exam Eligibility


• Accounting Principles


• Microsoft Office Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Tax Return Preparation


• Audit Services


• Compilation Services


• Financial Reporting


• Research Skills

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication


• Client Engagement


• Time Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Exam Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• Accounting


• Finance


• Assurance Services


• Client Engagement


• Financial Data Reporting
  

  Tools & Technologies

  
  
  
  
  • Microsoft Windows
  
  
  • Microsoft Office