Senior Tax Accountant - Tax and Consulting

Description

Are you prepared for an exciting role that brings challenging opportunities, career advancement, and the chance to start building more direct client service skills?

Be part of our exceptional team at VSH as a Senior Tax Accountant working with businesses and their owners. Embark on a thrilling journey working on a diverse range of consulting, and tax engagements across various industries. Our focus is on multi-national businesses and international families. Through our advisory work, we empower clients, families, employees, and our community to thrive and flourish.

If you’re searching for an opportunity to make a direct impact on businesses and drive their growth, continue reading to discover more about this opportunity within a highly supportive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong general knowledge of accounting, tax theory and accurate tax preparation
• Excellent client service skills – responsive and accessible to clients
• Organize and plan projects
• Work closely with superiors on issues related to compliance
• Recognize and propose alternate solutions in response to potential risks
• Assist others in resolving problems related to systems, software and client projects
• Proficient in industry-specific software such as ProSystem Tax and CCH Engagement
• Ensures that self and client service teams comply with all firm policies and standards
• Ability to bring jobs to conclusion effectively and in a timely manner
• Regulatory research: clearly and concisely frame issues to be researched and report the analysis
• Provide quality tax planning to clients that encompasses the clients’ full objectives
• Organizes engagements from onset by communicating expectations and procedures with tax preparers
• Conducts detailed reviews on returns and provides appropriate review notes and training for preparers

About VSH

VSH is a growing full-service accounting and advisory firm in Bellingham. We offer a suite of services beyond traditional tax compliance and planning. Our team of professionals specializes in providing strategic advisory support, international and cross-border services, transition planning, outsourced accounting, and more, to local, regional, and international clients.

We put our people first. At VSH, our firm IS our team! Rich, specialized, and fulfilling careers begin with and are continuously fueled by a strong staff development program. We support skill building and career advancement every day through personal mentor relationships, career coaching, and forward-focused, personalized development plans for all.

Our core values prioritize the well-being of our employees, adaptability to change, pursuit of excellence, putting people first, and fostering collaboration with team members. 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 success!

Location: Bellingham, WA (Hybrid Work Arrangement after 6 months)

Benefits:

· Hybrid/Flexible Work Schedule

· 3 weeks PTO/4 weeks PTO after 1 year

· Up to 4% matching SIMPLE IRA contribution

· 9 paid holidays

· Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance with HSA option

· HRA

· FSA

· Flextime

· Long-term disability

· Education Assistance for required CPE

· CPA-Bound financial assistance with both prep course and exam fees

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

VSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. VSH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

AI Disclaimer

VSH may use AI-assisted tools to support our initial résumé review process. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by VSH team members, and we monitor our tools to ensure compliance with federal nondiscrimination laws, which apply to AI and automated screening systems. If you need accommodation or prefer an alternative application method, please contact our HR department directly.

More info on becoming a part of the VSH team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or another relevant field.
• CPA designation or in process of obtaining.
• 2+ years of recent experience working in public accounting.
• U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or authorized to work in the U.S.