Senior Tax Associate

Aprio•Bellevue, WA

41d•Hybrid

About The Position

Aprio is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join their Portland team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys complex business returns, taking ownership of engagements, and expanding their technical skills while working alongside experienced industry leaders. This position is ideally based in Portland, Oregon, with a hybrid work schedule, though exceptional candidates throughout the Pacific Northwest, including Seattle, who can support occasional in-person team and client needs, will be considered. In this role, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of tax engagements from planning through completion, build meaningful client relationships, serve as a trusted advisor, and collaborate with an experienced team that is investing in technology, automation, AI-enabled tools, and modern tax delivery processes. You will gain exposure to engagement review, staff development, and increasing leadership responsibilities as you progress toward Manager and beyond, working closely with partners and industry leaders committed to mentoring and developing future leaders within the practice. You will grow your career within a nationally recognized advisory and accounting firm.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
3-5 years of public accounting tax experience
Experience preparing and reviewing tax returns for partnerships, S corporations, corporations, and individuals
Strong understanding of flow-through entities and closely held businesses
Experience reviewing workpapers and responding to review notes
Ability to manage multiple engagements successfully
Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and CPA firm operations
Experience working directly with clients and building trusted relationships
Comfort working with tax technology, automation tools, and evolving AI-enabled solutions
Ability to collaborate effectively with both onshore and offshore teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

CPA or EA designation

Responsibilities

Interacting closely with clients to provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services benefiting clients in diverse industries
Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all required tax returns
Reviewing workpapers, trial balances, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Taking ownership of assigned client engagements and helping drive projects through timely completion
Working on real estate-focused tax matters including partnership allocations, multi-state filings, consolidated trial balances, and related compliance issues
Researching tax issues and identifying opportunities to support client objectives and planning strategies
Collaborating directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and provide responsive service
Responding to review comments, resolving technical issues, and incorporating feedback efficiently
Reviewing work prepared by junior staff and providing coaching, guidance, and constructive feedback
Collaborating with offshore preparation teams and reviewing simpler returns to ensure quality and consistency
Leveraging tax technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and service delivery
Building strong client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service
Working closely with Managers, Directors, and Partners to deliver high-quality tax solutions and support client growth initiatives

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401k with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options