TAX SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

JEFF BAKER & ASSOCIATES, P.S.•Puyallup, WA

9d•$85,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Jeff Baker & Associates, we believe great accounting is about more than tax returns. We serve as trusted advisors who understand our clients' goals, challenges, and opportunities. Our team works closely with business owners, families, fiduciaries, and high-net-worth individuals to provide proactive tax planning and guidance that creates meaningful impact. We are building a destination workplace where talented professionals are challenged, supported, and given opportunities to grow. We believe in continuous improvement, accountability, professional development, and investing in our people. We are looking for team members who are curious, proactive, and committed to delivering exceptional service. We are seeking an experienced Tax Senior Accountant to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a tax professional who enjoys working directly with clients, managing complex tax engagements, and serving as a technical resource for staff. The successful candidate will have strong experience preparing and reviewing complex individual, fiduciary, business, and estate-related tax matters. Experience with estates and trusts is required. This position requires someone who can independently manage engagements, proactively communicate with clients and team members, identify issues before they become problems, and drive projects to completion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
4+ years of public accounting tax experience required
Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing complex tax returns
Estate and trust experience required
Strong understanding of federal income tax law
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage deadlines
Strong organizational and project management skills

Nice To Haves

CPA, EA, or CPA candidate preferred
Estate and trust taxation
Fiduciary accounting concepts
Estate administration support
Basis calculations and property transactions
Multi-state taxation
High-net-worth individual taxation
Business owner taxation
Tax planning and consulting

Responsibilities

Prepare and review complex individual income tax returns (Form 1040)
Prepare and review fiduciary income tax returns (Form 1041)
Prepare estate tax returns and assist with estate administration matters
Prepare and review partnership, S corporation, and C corporation returns
Perform tax research and prepare written conclusions
Assist clients with IRS and state tax notices and correspondence
Identify tax planning opportunities and communicate recommendations to clients
Manage multiple engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Communicate directly with clients regarding tax matters, information requests, and project status
Train and mentor staff accountants and interns
Review workpapers and provide constructive feedback
Collaborate with firm leadership on complex client matters
Participate in process improvement initiatives and development of firm best practices