Senior Tax Preparer jobs-in Vancouver,WA,US

Join Our Growing, Relationship-Focused CPA Firm

We believe great tax professionals want more than a production quota. They want meaningful client relationships, interesting technical work, and the opportunity to help real people and business owners make better financial decisions.

We're a growing, relationship-focused CPA firm looking for an experienced EA or CPA who enjoys solving tax issues, partnering with clients, and being part of a collaborative team.

If you're looking for a place where you're trusted, supported, and able to grow your skills without becoming just another employee at a large firm, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join?

• Work directly with the firm owner-not layers of management.
• Become a trusted advisor, not just a tax preparer.
• Enjoy a wide variety of tax work that keeps every day interesting.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and watch their businesses grow.
• Be part of a small, collaborative team where your ideas matter.
• Gain broad experience that simply isn't available in larger firms.
• Hybrid flexibility available for the right candidate.
• We value quality work, teamwork, and long-term relationships over billable-hour pressure.

What You'll Do

• Prepare individual and business tax returns (1040, 1065, 1120S, 1120)
• Prepare tax projections and planning analyses
• Resolve IRS and state tax notices
• Assist clients with prior-year compliance issues and unfiled returns
• Research federal and state tax matters
• Meet directly with clients to explain tax issues and planning opportunities
• Collaborate with partners and other team members on complex tax matters
• Types of Returns You'll See
• Our clients provide a wide variety of interesting tax situations, including:
• Equity compensation (stock options, RSUs, ESPPs)
• Cryptocurrency and digital assets
• Schedule C businesses
• Rental real estate (long-term and short-term)
• Multi-state individual returns
• Publicly traded partnership (PTP) K-1s
• Closely held businesses and pass-through entities
• Regional Tax Experience
• Experience with any of the following is helpful:
• Washington and Oregon tax matters
• Remote work and cross-state employment issues
• Portland Metro, Multnomah County, and TriMet taxes
• Railroad and transportation employee taxation

Qualifications

• Active EA or CPA license
• Five or more years of recent tax preparation experience
• Strong individual tax knowledge
• Experience preparing business returns
• Excellent tax research skills
• Comfortable meeting directly with clients
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team-oriented with a desire to continue learning
• The ideal candidate enjoys preparing approximately 150-200 returns annually, thrives during tax season, and values building long-term client relationships.

Benefits

• Simple IRA with employer match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible scheduling
• Hybrid work opportunity
• Continuing education
• Professional development support
• Paid time off
• Career advancement opportunities
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Recent individual tax: 5 years (Preferred)

EA or CPA license (Required)

Vancouver, WA 98665 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, WA 98665