Senior Tax Accountant

About the role

Wanted: Senior Tax Accountant - CPA/EA with at least 5 years of public accounting experience. Hosted by Stephen Niedringhaus. In-office work required. Headquartered in Benton County, WA. Founded nearly two decades ago, we are a fast-growing, full-service CPA firm specializing in strategic tax preparation, tax planning, and business consulting for individuals and businesses. We have grown more than 300% since 2019 while maintaining a fun, family-friendly culture built on transparency, profit sharing, and rewarding hard work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state tax returns, including Forms 1040, 1041, 1065, 1120S, and 1120
• Consult with clients on tax planning and business strategies
• Prepare financial statements, including complex financial statements
• Perform financial reporting and financial accounting for a diverse client base
• Review tax positions and identify tax-saving opportunities for individual and business clients
• Support new client development and expansion of existing client relationships

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (minimum)
• Active CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) license
• Minimum 5 years of full-time experience, with a focus on tax return preparation

Qualifications

• Experience or strong background in individual, trust, partnership, S-corp, and C-corp tax compliance
• Strong background in financial statement preparation, financial reporting, and financial accounting
• Proven ability to prepare complex federal and state returns and deliver tax and business strategy recommendations to clients

Benefits

• Competitive base salary up to $150,000 (DOE) + profit‑based, performance, and sales bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, matching 401k, PTO
• Work‑life balance: manageable tax seasons averaging 51 hours/week, flexible work hours, generous PTO and holiday schedule
• In‑office annual raises, ongoing professional development, potential for advancement

Pay

Salary range: $100,000 – $150,000 per year.

Schedule

In‑office required; manageable tax seasons average 51 hours/week with flexible work hours.