Senior Accountant - DTA Accountants

About the role

DTA Accountants is a long-standing tax and financial advisory firm based in Bellevue, Washington. Founded in 2009, the firm has been serving clients for 17 years, known for providing individualized, unbiased financial and tax guidance through a skilled team with extensive accounting and strategic planning experience. In 2025, DTA Accountants joined Archer Lewis, becoming part of the organization's expanding national network.

What You’ll Do

• Take the lead on business accounting engagements, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of all work products.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource for the team, applying advanced accounting and tax knowledge to resolve challenges, guide decision-making, and uphold firm standards.
• Play a key role in strengthening internal processes, enhancing workflow efficiency, and contributing to leadership initiatives that drive continuous improvement across the firm.

Advanced Accounting & Tax

• Perform and oversee client accounting matters, month-end and year-end close processes, payroll and other business reporting areas, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, and support schedules to ensure completeness and compliance.
• Support the preparation of individual and business tax returns across a variety of entity types.
• Lead GAAP and tax research on issues and apply findings to client-specific situations.

Client Leadership

• Serve as a trusted accounting advisor for business clients, acting as a primary point of contact for questions and issues.
• Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements that benefit client operations and financial outcomes.
• Communicate accounting and tax matters in a clear, professional, and client-friendly manner.

Team Leadership & Quality Control

• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to strengthen team skills and capabilities.
• Ensure the team’s adherence to firm standards, policies, and deadlines.
• Assist with the onboarding and training of new team members to support smooth integration into the firm.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance accounting workflows for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Contribute to developing documentation, standardized procedures, and best practices.
• Support leadership on special projects and firm-wide initiatives aimed at continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility.
• Certifications: QuickBooks Pro Advisor.
• Technical Skills: Strong, up-to-date technical knowledge of accounting principles and tax regulations. Advanced proficiency with accounting and tax software, along with the ability to learn new platforms quickly.
• Soft Skills: Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills. High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Coverage begins on the first of the month following your start date).
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 401(k) Matching Program.
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits.
• Pet Insurance.
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off.
• 7 Company-Paid Holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Base salary of $80-90K plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience).

Archer Lewis Story

An Equal Opportunity Employer: Archer Lewis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law. You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.