Tax Accountant

Northwest Accounting Group is in Shelton, WA.
Our office is in a transition stage with prior ownership looking to retire in the coming years.
We are seeking an immediate full-time or part time tax accounting professional with three plus years in public accounting.
We are open to employee’s working remote if client meetings can be held via phone, zoom, or Microsoft teams.
At times, meeting with staff and clients in person will be necessary.
This individual must be a strong communicator, who can conduct tax interviews with clients, review tax documents, and prepare/file tax returns.
This individual may also need to contact the IRS and state tax agencies to resolve notices and/or discrepancies related to the income tax returns.
The individual will need to prepare and file state Excise Tax returns for Washington State, some tax accounting work, and creation/distribution of 1099s for a small group of clients.
The ideal candidate for this position is someone that is looking for long-term employment, with the opportunity for growth within the company.
Someone who is a strong technical tax preparer.
This position will prepare tax returns within the Lacerte Tax software system.
Our office prepares Individual, Trust/Estate and Business tax returns, including forms: 1040, 1041, 706, 709, 1120, 1120S and 1065.
An ideal candidate for this position is one that can interview clients, prepare, and submit tax returns under their PTIN.
(Currently our office prepares between 700-900 income tax returns each year).
Pay: TBD based on full-time versus part-time and experience level *Requirements:* · College degree a plus.
The ideal candidate will have a background in business, finance, accounting, or tax · Knowledge of tax laws, tax concepts and a strong familiarity with forms 1040, 1041, 706, 709, 1065, 1120, and 1120S and schedules · Minimum of three years paid Tax Preparation experience.
· Prior tax preparation experience in a tax practice · PTIN required · Strong customer service skills with ability to empathize and instill confidence · Ability to work within a team to assist in preparation of accurate tax returns in a timely manner · Strong Research skills and the ability to quickly use online resources to find answers · Critical thinking and problem solving · CPA or Enrolled Agent · Willingness to utilize audio/visual tools to communicate with customers · Experience using Intuit Lacerte Tax software · Experience using QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop *We offer great benefits, including:* * Vacation and Sick Pay * Paid holidays * Competitive pay, based on experience * Health, Dental and Vision Insurance * Simple IRA with employer matching Our standard nontax season work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00-4:00.
Hours during tax season will vary but is mainly based on workload.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $65,000.
00 - $80,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid sick time * Paid time off * Vision insurance * Work from home Experience level: * 3 years Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Shelton, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Experience: * Tax accounting: 3 years (Preferred) License/Certification: * CPA (Preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Shelton, WA