Staff Accountant, Tax and Operations

Systimmune • Alderwood Manor, WA

2d • $65,000 - $78,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant, Tax and Operations supports the Finance team across tax compliance, financial reporting, and operational accounting. This cross-functional role works with Tax, Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable, and other departments to keep tax filings, the monthly close, and intercompany cost allocations accurate and on schedule. The position is full-time and onsite in Bothell, Washington.

The role assists with federal and state tax work, tax filings, tax research, intercompany cost-sharing calculations, and coordination with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory agencies. It also records financial transactions, supports financial statement preparation and audits, helps maintain compliance with accounting and internal-control requirements, and contributes to process documentation and improvement.

The expected annual base salary range is $65,000–$78,000. Compensation depends on factors including qualifications, experience, and skills. SystImmune offers a comprehensive benefits package, including employee medical, dental, and vision premiums paid at 100%, short- and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan with a 50% company match of up to 3% and a five-year vesting schedule, 15 PTO days per year, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of combined experience in business tax and accounting, including at least 2 years in public accounting.
• Working knowledge of federal tax principles and state tax compliance.
• Understanding of GAAP and ability to read, analyze, and prepare financial statements.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam, or CPA certification in progress.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with tax research platforms such as Bloomberg Tax.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, especially under tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities across departments.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including explaining technical topics to non-specialists.
• Collaborative approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new areas beyond core tax work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NetSuite ERP and QuickBooks.
• Experience with transfer pricing, VAT, or intercompany cost-sharing.
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or another regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing federal and state income tax provision workpapers, transfer pricing analyses, and documentation.
• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns and refunds, personal property tax returns, Forms 1099, and other tax and business filings.
• Support general VAT analysis and prepare workpapers.
• Conduct tax research and document conclusions for management review.
• Prepare and provide tax PBC schedules and supporting workpapers to external tax firms.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory agencies on tax matters, including audit requests, responses, and corporate tax filings.
• Prepare intercompany cost-sharing calculations and supporting workpapers, including FTE-based allocations, updates to cost-sharing percentages, and shared-expense reconciliations.
• Record day-to-day financial transactions, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper account classification.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support financial audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP or IFRS, if applicable, and internal control requirements.
• Help implement new accounting and tax policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Partner with Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounting on payroll tax, vendor, and transaction matters affecting tax or financial reporting.
• Maintain close calendars, track tax, reporting, and operational deadlines, and meet processing and reporting deadlines.
• Document recurring processes and procedures and recommend improvements.
• Participate in company-wide process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with a 50% company match of up to 3%, with a five-year vesting schedule.
• 15 PTO days per year.
• Sick leave.
• 11 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level