Senior Tax Accountant - Tax and Consulting

VSH•Bellingham, WA

23d•$82,500 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you prepared for an exciting role that brings challenging opportunities, career advancement, and the chance to start building more direct client service skills? Be part of our exceptional team at VSH as a Senior Tax Accountant working with businesses and their owners. Embark on a thrilling journey working on a diverse range of consulting, and tax engagements across various industries. Our focus is on multi-national businesses and international families. Through our advisory work, we empower clients, families, employees, and our community to thrive and flourish. If you’re searching for an opportunity to make a direct impact on businesses and drive their growth, continue reading to discover more about this opportunity within a highly supportive workplace. About VSH VSH is a growing full-service accounting and advisory firm with locations in Bellingham and Burlington. We offer a suite of services beyond traditional tax compliance and planning. Our team of professionals specializes in providing strategic advisory support, international and cross-border services, transition planning, outsourced accounting, and more , to local, regional, and international clients. We put our people first. At VSH, our firm IS our team! Rich, specialized, and fulfilling careers begin with and are continuously fueled by a strong staff development program. We support skill building and career advancement every day through personal mentor relationships, career coaching, and forward-focused, personalized development plans for all. Our core values prioritize the well-being of our employees, adaptability to change, pursuit of excellence, putting people first, and fostering collaboration with team members. At VSH, we take immense pride in providing unwavering support for our team’s personal and professional growth. Join us to experience a career of empowerment and success!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or another relevant field.
CPA designation or in process of obtaining.
2+ years of recent experience working in public accounting.
U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a strong general knowledge of accounting, tax theory and accurate tax preparation
Excellent client service skills – responsive and accessible to clients
Organize and plan projects
Work closely with superiors on issues related to compliance
Recognize and propose alternate solutions in response to potential risks
Assist others in resolving problems related to systems, software and client projects
Proficient in industry-specific software such as ProSystem Tax and CCH Engagement
Ensures that self and client service teams comply with all firm policies and standards
Ability to bring jobs to conclusion effectively and in a timely manner
Regulatory research: clearly and concisely frame issues to be researched and report the analysis
Provide quality tax planning to clients that encompasses the clients’ full objectives
Organizes engagements from onset by communicating expectations and procedures with tax preparers
Conducts detailed reviews on returns and provides appropriate review notes and training for preparers