Senior Accountant (CPA firm)

Job Description

Job Description

A respected and growing CPA firm in the Bellevue area that is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Tax team. The firm offers a collaborative environment, strong leadership, quality clients, and a culture that emphasizes both professional growth and work-life balance.

The firm primarily serves closely held businesses, business owners, real estate clients, and high-net-worth individuals across a variety of industries.

The Senior Accountant will work closely with Managers and Partners on tax engagements while assisting with client relationships and mentoring junior staff. This role provides exposure to a broad range of tax work and offers long-term growth opportunities within a stable and well-established public accounting firms

• Prepare and review:
  • Individual tax returns (1040)
  • Partnership returns (1065)
  • Corporate and S-Corporation returns (1120/1120S)
  • Trust and fiduciary returns
• Work directly with business owners and individual clients
• Assist with tax planning and research projects
• Respond to client tax notices and inquiries
• Support and mentor junior accounting staff
• Collaborate with firm leadership on client engagements and deadlines
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of projects during tax season and throughout the year

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing
• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Experience preparing business and individual tax returns
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Medical, dental, and retirement benefits
• Paid continuing education and CPA support
• Clear advancement potential within the firm

• Hybrid schedule (typically 2 days in office)
• Average workload significantly below traditional public accounting firms
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Long-term stability and growth opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking exposure to quality tax work while maintaining a healthier work-life balance than many larger public accounting firms. The firm offers strong leadership, excellent client relationships, and a long-term career path for motivated professionals.