Tax Accountant

Darigold • Seattle, WA

17h • $80,168 - $100,676 • Hybrid

About The Position

Darigold is seeking a skilled and motivated Tax Accountant to support tax compliance, reporting, and planning activities across multiple tax disciplines. The role supports income tax accounting and compliance, gross receipts and business taxes, sales and use taxes, and property tax administration. It assists with tax reporting, audits, tax-planning initiatives, and the development and maintenance of tax-related policies and procedures.

Working with members of the Tax Department, the Tax Accountant performs analyses, prepares tax-related filings and documentation, supports compliance activities, and develops knowledge of applicable tax laws and regulations, accounting principles, business operations, and company systems. The role provides experience across multiple areas of taxation and contributes to continuous improvement within the Tax function. The position includes visits to plant facilities and support for property tax assessments, including tours for appraisers and assessors as needed.

Requirements

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 1–2 years of accounting experience required.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems, gather and analyze information, develop alternative solutions, and contribute constructively to team problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and ability to learn and apply tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, seeks to improve quality and efficiency, applies feedback, and monitors own work.
• Takes ownership, seeks opportunities to contribute, pursues self-development, and proactively assists others.
• Works collaboratively across functional areas, considers the impact of decisions on others, and supports broader organizational goals.

Nice To Haves

• Tax experience, internship experience, or exposure to federal, state, local, sales/use, property, or income tax matters.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor adherence to tax policies, procedures, and reporting requirements to support tax compliance.
• Gather, validate, and compile monthly, quarterly, and annual tax data and prepare reports and supporting documentation for income, gross receipts, property, and sales/use tax compliance.
• Evaluate data accuracy and investigate significant fluctuations or variances in tax-related information.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare appropriate accruals to ensure proper recording of tax payments, expenses, and liabilities.
• Use and develop proficiency in internal systems and reporting tools to support tax compliance and reporting.
• Communicate with tax authorities on property tax matters and develop professional relationships with external stakeholders.
• Visit plant facilities and assist with property tax assessments, including supporting tours for appraisers and assessors as needed.
• Assist with city, state, federal, and other tax audits by gathering, consolidating, summarizing, and reviewing requested data.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding tax information and tax-related projects.
• Identify process-improvement opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives within the tax function.
• Maintain and expand technical tax knowledge, analytical capabilities, communication skills, and professional effectiveness through ongoing development.

Benefits

• Competitive employer 401(k) matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
• Education assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement where applicable: up to one day per week after the initial 90 days, subject to hiring manager and HR approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree