Tax Specialist — Client‑Focused Public Accounting

The Agency; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Agency, a well‑established public accounting firm, seeks a Tax Specialist to join its growing tax practice in Bellevue, WA. This role offers hands‑on technical tax work, direct client interaction, and clear paths for long‑term development within a collaborative team.

You will prepare federal and state returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations, assist with planning initiatives, and maintain compliance with deadlines and firm standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of public accounting or tax preparation experience.
• Experience preparing business and individual tax returns.
• Solid understanding of federal and state tax regulations.
• CPA license or active progress toward licensure preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and client engagements effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations.
• Assist with tax planning strategies for business and individual clients.
• Conduct tax research and analyze technical issues.
• Reconcile financial data and ensure accurate reporting.
• Communicate with clients to gather documentation and clarify tax matters.
• Assist with IRS and state correspondence and notice resolution.
• Support senior team members with complex tax engagements.
• Maintain compliance with filing deadlines and firm quality standards.

Skills

Public accounting

Tax preparation

Communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA licensure or progress toward licensure

Job description

The Agency, a well‑established public accounting firm, seeks a Tax Specialist to join its growing tax practice in Bellevue, WA. This role offers hands‑on technical tax work, direct client interaction, and clear paths for long‑term development within a collaborative team.

You will prepare federal and state returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations, assist with planning initiatives, and maintain compliance with deadlines and firm standards.