Tax Senior Associate, Top CPA Firm

White Willow Staffing; Spokane (WA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing CPA firm in Spokane is seeking a Tax Senior Associate / Tax Senior Accountant. The role involves overseeing tax preparation work, managing deadlines, and mentoring staff. The firm offers a laid-back culture with remote work options, competitive compensation, and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

401K match

Paid Time Off

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Healthcare spending/reimbursement accounts

Retirement benefits

Education assistance or tuition reimbursement

Gym memberships or discounts

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of public accounting experience preparing and reviewing individual and business taxes.
• CPA certification or in progress; firm covers study materials and exam costs.

Responsibilities

• Review the work of all Tax Staff & Associates.
• Manage project deadlines and plan appropriately with team members.
• Review individual and business tax returns, providing timely feedback.

Skills

Tax Preparation

Project Management

Team Coordination

Tax Law Knowledge

Education

CPA Certification

Job description

We are actively hiring for a newly created Tax Senior Associate / Tax Senior Accountant position for our growing CPA firm client, with whom we have a longstanding, excellent relationship. The firm has a laid-back culture, working mostly four days per week after the busy tax season. You will report directly to the firm's Tax Manager and mentor, review, and oversee all tax preparation work of the Tax Staff & Associates (10-15). Currently, they have remote employees.

The firm is a leading Washington-based accounting and consulting firm established in 1954, offering a broad spectrum of tax and advisory services. They are seeking a career-minded TAX Manager with over four years of public accounting experience. There are immediate opportunities for partnership, growth, and development within the firm. They conduct promotions and raises twice a year. Tax Seniors may work fully remotely; otherwise, they have four offices in eastern Washington with a work-from-home option. Competitive compensation, relocation assistance, bonuses, and benefits are available. During the summer months, Fridays off are provided.

This firm has experienced significant growth, doubling its revenue in the last eight years. The open position is due to this growth. They value career-minded individuals. With offices across Eastern Washington and a one-firm approach, employees have the opportunity to work with professionals ranging from 1 to 40 years of experience. Since 1954, they have maintained high client retention and growth rates. Their client work is seasonal, with peak tax work from January to April, and the rest of the year focused on succession and tax planning.

Responsibilities for the Tax Senior Associate / Tax Accountant

1. Report directly to the Firm's Tax Manager.
2. Review the work of all Tax Staff & Associates.
3. Manage project deadlines and plan appropriately with team members.
4. Coordinate with team members on all phases of tax engagements.
5. Review individual and business tax returns, providing timely and constructive feedback.
6. Stay current on tax law changes and accounting developments.
7. Work with team members to improve processes continually.
8. Participate in practice development and firm activities.

Qualifications for the Tax Senior Associate / Tax Accountant

1. CPA certification or in progress; the firm covers 100% of study materials and exam costs.
2. At least 2 years of public accounting experience preparing and reviewing individual and business taxes.

Benefits for the Tax Senior Associate / Tax Accountant

• Medical, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K match
• Paid Time Off, Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Healthcare spending/reimbursement accounts (HSAs, FSAs)
• Retirement benefits
• Education assistance or tuition reimbursement
• Gym memberships or discounts