Tax Senior: WA & Multistate Specialist

Jacobson Lawrence & Company; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JLCO Inc. in Washington is seeking an experienced Tax Senior to lead the preparation and review of federal and Washington state returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts.

You will mentor junior staff and coordinate with managers and partners on multistate tax issues. You will engage in tax planning, stay current on tax law changes, and use ProConnect, Lacerte, and tax research tools to deliver accurate, compliant results for a diverse client base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA licensure in Washington is required.
• 3–5 years of tax experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of federal and Washington state tax regulations.
• Experience preparing and reviewing multiple entity types.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and Washington state tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and Trusts/Gifts.
• Lead preparation of tax extensions, estimated payments, and tax projections.
• Research and analyze complex Washington and multistate tax issues with reference tools and communicate findings clearly.
• Assist with tax planning strategies and compliance initiatives for clients.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients on routine tax matters.
• Support and help manage IRS and Washington FTB audits and correspondence.
• Review workpapers and provide guidance and mentorship to Tax Associates.
• Ensure documentation and compliance with firm standards.
• Stay current on federal and Washington tax law changes and communicate impacts to the team.
• Utilize ProConnect, Lacerte, and other tax software to process and review returns.
• Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Strong written and verbalCommunication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA license or actively pursuing CPA licensure in Washington

Tools

Excel

Lacerte

ProConnect

CCH

BNA

Job description

JLCO Inc. in Washington is seeking an experienced Tax Senior to lead the preparation and review of federal and Washington state returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts.

You will mentor junior staff and coordinate with managers and partners on multistate tax issues. You will engage in tax planning, stay current on tax law changes, and use ProConnect, Lacerte, and tax research tools to deliver accurate, compliant results for a diverse client base.