We are a small CPA firm in North Seattle / Shoreline. We have been operating for 25 years, servicing individuals and small businesses in tax preparation. We are looking for a strong individual to add to our team to help develop our client relationships as well as maintain stable relationships with existing clients.
The ideal candidate will know how to prepare individual and business federal tax returns, with working knowledge of payroll, and QuickBooks but with no day-to-day bookkeeping responsibilities. The candidate will need to be comfortable communicating with clients via email, phone, Zoom, and in person.
This is a full-time position with overtime during the busy tax season (Mid-February through Mid-April). This opportunity can be full-time or part-time during the rest of the year depending on your preference. Schedule can be flexible, but this is an in-office position.
We’re seeking a candidate with 3–5 years of hands-on tax preparation experience and a desire for growth and possible ownership in the future. We pride ourselves on providing personalized, high-quality service while maintaining a friendly, collaborative work environment. Our small-firm setting means you’ll have direct client contact and a voice in shaping how we grow.
Specific duties:
Prepare and review tax returns including 1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065, and 1041.
Prepare annual W-2 and 1099s and other forms as needed for compliance.
Meet with and advise clients on tax strategies and tax savings and research tax issues for clients.
Skills and Qualifications:
CPA, EA, or CPA Candidate with experience.
Friendly, positive personality. Able to meet with clients and work with other staff.
Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
Experience with tax accounting software for individual and business tax returns we use UltraTax or an similar software like Lacerte, ProSeries, or Drake.
Understanding Financial statement analysis and making adjusting entries directly in software.
We offer competitive compensation, positive work environment and benefits including PTO, Fridays off in slower, off season, health benefits, retirement match.
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