Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant – Remote (Work from Anywhere in the U.S. / Headquartered in Bellevue, WA) Great people. Great benefits. Great clients. VWC, a local CPA firm is seeking a full-time Senior Tax Accountant. Under the supervision of firm leadership, the Senior Tax Accountant will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, managing tax and accounting responsibilities with increasing independence while collaborating with senior team members for guidance and review. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with individuals and businesses, preparing a variety of federal and state tax returns, identifying tax planning opportunities, and delivering exceptional client service. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills, who combines their technical tax expertise with a client-first mindset. Occasional travel required (1-2 times per year). VWC covers all travel and lodging costs for remote employees. VWC supports high net worth individuals and businesses, acting as their Business Manager. We’re advisors, sounding boards, like that one really sharp friend of yours. When other accountants are mentally clocking billable time, we’re grabbing a coffee to settle in and listen. If our style sounds like a welcome change from your past accounting/business experience, check us out. We are excited to hear more about you and have you learn more about what sets us apart. About the work: Independently prepare complex tax returns including personal, trust, estate, gift, corporate, partnership, and S-Corp returns with minimal errors for review. Prepare amended returns, complete tax projections, correspond with Federal and state notices. Evaluate client work for opportunities and areas for improvement. Comply with Federal, state, and local statutes and regulations. Keep client information confidential. Foster positive relationships with clients. Ensure that business licenses are renewed and paid on time. Foster positive communications and working relationships with team members and clients. Work closely with the manager/partners. Keep up to date on industry trends, professional readings, and laws as well as professional standards. Adhere to company policies and procedures. Actively participate in and conduct meetings as requested. Other duties as assigned. About you: Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business or other related field. Two (2) years of experience in public accounting. Candidates in Pacific or Mountain time zones preferred. Adept knowledge of accounting and taxation principles. Candidate should be detail oriented, efficient in meeting deadlines in advance of due dates, and efficient in streamlining processes. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Must be a self-starter, organized, and have an eye for detail. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients, team members and management. Team player who collaborates with other team members in the organization. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills including conducting research as needed to evaluate all aspects of a situation. Ability to function in a highly confidential environment. Ability to pass a background check (includes criminal and credit) upon receiving and accepting an employment offer. VWC offers the following benefits to employees 1st of the month following the date of hire: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability, EAP, and a safe harbor 401k match. VWC pays the total premium for the plans for employees! You may add dependents on a self-pay basis. Additionally, employees are eligible to accrue up to 160 hours of PTO each year. The Company is closed for 7 holidays and offers 2 additional Floating Holidays. Pay: $99,300.00 – $131,500.00 per year Application Question(s): Do you have an associate’s degree or higher in Accounting, Business or other related field? This a fully remote position with travel to the main office in Bellevue, WA (1-2 times annually). Is this what you’re looking for? Please outline your experience preparing individual, trust, and business tax returns as well as supporting business license renewals. Experience: Public accounting: 2 years (Required) Work Location: Remote #J-18808-Ljbffr