Staff Accountant - Tax

VSH•Bellingham, WA

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

Looking for a role where you can join a collaborative team, enjoy work-life balance, and grow both professionally and personally? Join our team at VSH as a Staff Accountant and experience the excitement of working on a diverse range of accounting, consulting, and tax engagements across a variety of industries. Through our advisory work, we seek to empower clients, families, employees, and our community to flourish. If you’re passionate about having a direct impact on businesses and their owners’ growth, keep reading to learn more about this position and what sets VSH apart from other firms. VSH is an independent full-service accounting and advisory firm with locations in Bellingham and Mount Vernon. We offer a suite of services beyond traditional tax compliance and planning. Our team of professionals specialize in providing strategic advisory support, international and cross-border services, transition planning, and more, to local, regional, and international clients. We prioritize People First. At VSH, our firm IS our team! Rich, specialized, and fulfilling careers begin with and are continuously fueled by our detailed staff development program. We support skill building and career advancement through personal mentor relationships, career coaching, and forward-focused, personalized development plans for all employees. Our Core Values prioritize the well-being of our employees, adaptability to change, pursuit of excellence, placing people first, and fostering collaboration. 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 financial success!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or bachelor’s degree in data analytics with a minor in accounting.
WA state CPA eligible candidate with GPA of 3.2 or higher
Able to work in office for the first 6 months
U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Develop customized plans for client research projects in conjunction with senior members of the firm.
Accurately prepare business and individual tax returns, financials, and other compliance work.
Assist clients with tax planning and integrated business advisory services.
Plan and schedule client engagements.
Collaborate with partners and managers in client meetings.
Manage projects to include budget guidelines.
Achieve billable hour goals.
Analyze data to make informed decisions.