Tax Senior

Jobot; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% employer-paid premiums

SIMPLE IRA match

25 days PTO/holidays/sick time

Continuing education support

Job summary

Jobot in Vancouver, WA, is hiring a tax professional to prepare and review individual returns, provide tax projections, and respond to IRS notices. You will build long-term client relationships, offer proactive planning, and collaborate on complex tax matters in a support-driven firm with a client-first approach.

The role features a hybrid schedule (2–3 days in the office), competitive base pay, and a revenue-sharing bonus plan, with solid benefits including 50% employer-paid coverage and a 3%

Qualifications

• Public accounting tax experience.
• Strong individual tax preparation experience.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a close-knit team.
• EA or CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review primarily individual income tax returns
• Prepare tax projections throughout the year
• Respond to IRS notices and assist with tax resolution matters
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Provide proactive tax planning recommendations
• Collaborate with firm leadership on complex tax matters
• Identify opportunities to expand services for existing clients

Skills

Tax knowledge

Client relationships

Independent yet collaborative

Communication skills

Job description

Job details:

• 10+ Year Average Tenure! Well Respected Firm!
• Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per year
• This Jobot Job is hosted by: Emily Bohanon

A bit about us:

We are a well-established, 13-person public accounting firm located in Vancouver, Washington, specializing in tax planning and compliance for individuals, families, real estate investors, and closely held businesses. Our philosophy is centered on building long-term relationships with both our clients and our employees. Rather than focusing on high-volume transactional work, we take a consultative approach that allows our team to become trusted advisors.

Why join us?

Step into an Established Client Base

• Inherit approximately 150 individual tax clients with an organized transition plan.
• Spend your time advising clients rather than building a book from scratch.

Relationship-Focused Accounting

• Work directly with clients and become their trusted advisor.
• Opportunity to perform tax planning, projections, and IRS resolution work—not just tax preparation.

Career Growth

• Shape your own career path.
• Opportunity to expand into more complex tax engagements over time, including entities and higher-net-worth planning.
• Continuing education and professional credentials are fully supported.

Work-Life Balance

• Hybrid schedule with 2-3 days in the office.
• Flexible scheduling outside of tax season.
• Busy season averages approximately 40-45 hours per week.
• Leadership actively discourages unnecessary weekend work.

Performance-Based Compensation

• Competitive base salary ($80,000-$100,000 DOE)
• Revenue-sharing bonus program that rewards growth and productivity.

Outstanding Benefits

• 50% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums (employee coverage)
• 3% SIMPLE IRA match
• Approximately 25 days of combined PTO, holidays, and sick time
• Continuing education and licensing reimbursement

Collaborative Culture

• Small team where everyone's voice matters.
• Leadership values autonomy and trusts employees to manage their work.
• Team retreats and employee appreciation events throughout the year.
• A culture built around respect, flexibility, and genuine relationships.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review primarily individual income tax returns
• Prepare tax projections throughout the year
• Respond to IRS notices and assist with tax resolution matters
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Provide proactive tax planning recommendations
• Collaborate with firm leadership on complex tax matters
• Identify opportunities to expand services for existing clients

Client Base Includes

• High-net-worth individuals
• Rental real estate investors
• Small business owners
• Cryptocurrency reporting
• Equity compensation
• K-1 reporting

Qualifications

• Public accounting tax experience
• Strong individual tax preparation experience
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a close-knit team
• EA or CPA preferred but not required

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