Certified Public Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Calling all CPAs/tax professionals!

 

At Brown & Sterling, we have experienced tremendous growth in our niche practice area and are expanding our team! Our Tax Strategy law firm is looking for a detail-oriented, thorough, meticulous, and conscientious CPA to join our growing team.

Benefits For Our Team:

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: Up to $125,000 annually, plus discretionary bonuses
• Health (with 100% employer contribution toward employee’s premium).
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401(k) (3% Safe Harbor) immediate, fully vested, and nonforfeitable interest in your Elective Deferral Account
• Paid Time Off
• Remote/Hybrid work structure

Compensation:

$125,000 yearly potential

Responsibilities:

About the Role:

Tax Preparation & Review

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts using CCH Axcess software
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with current tax regulations
• Analyze financial records to identify tax-saving opportunities and potential risks
• Stay current on changes in tax laws and communicate impacts to clients and internal teams

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
• Respond to client inquiries and provide clear, actionable guidance

Compliance & Research

• Conduct tax research on complex issues and document findings
• Ensure compliance with Internal Revenue Service regulations and applicable state laws
• Assist with notices and correspondence with taxing authorities

Process Improvement & Efficiency

• Utilize tax software and technology tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Contribute to the development of best practices and standardized procedures

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with tax strategists, other accountants, controllers, and operations staff
• Support firm initiatives and contribute to a collaborative team environment 

Qualifications:

About You:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Active CPA license required
• 3–7+ years of experience in tax preparation within a public accounting firm
• Experience with a variety of entity types and industries preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations
• Knowledge of FBAR and International tax laws desired
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong client service and communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, especially during peak tax season
• Proficiency in CCH Axcess tax preparation software preferred and Microsoft Excel 

About Company

Brown & Sterling is a business-driven tax strategy law firm with offices in Fall City, WA, and Mission Valley, San Diego, CA. We are an industry leader in assisting clients with tax strategies to significantly reduce their tax liabilities. We have the privilege of serving clients with a high net worth so that they can protect their dreams and wishes for financial freedom. 

What Sets Us Apart:

We’re not an everyday, stuffy law firm that expects our team to sacrifice their work-life balance to make peanuts with mediocre benefits. We want to celebrate our team by offering a competitive compensation package, a great benefits package with all of the coverages a person could ask for, and the ability to do your best work from a location that allows you to do your best work. All we ask is that you have a team-focused mentality, a solid work ethic, and a great attitude. Oh, and of course, the experience listed above…we can’t forget about that!