Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant (Tax) Public Accounting | Client Advisory | Career Growth Opportunity

Compensation: $70,000–$100,000 Base + Performance Bonus Potential

Location: Yakima or Prosser, Washington

Our client, a respected and growing public accounting firm serving businesses and individuals throughout Central Washington and beyond, is seeking a Senior Accountant (Tax) to join its expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a public accounting professional who wants more than simply preparing tax returns.

You’ll work directly with business owners, entrepreneurs, agricultural operations, and individuals while gaining exposure to tax planning, advisory services, client relationship management, and team leadership. The firm is committed to developing future leaders and provides a clear path for professionals looking to advance into management roles.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to sharpen your technical expertise, build meaningful client relationships, and accelerate your public accounting career, we’d welcome a confidential conversation.

• $70,000–$100,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus potential
• Direct access to partners and firm leadership
• Diverse client base across multiple industries
• Meaningful client interaction and advisory exposure
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Clear path toward Tax Manager and future leadership roles
• Modern technology and efficient workflows
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Excellent work-life balance and flexibility

Exceptional candidates with strong public accounting experience, advanced tax knowledge, or leadership potential may be considered above the posted compensation range.

As a Senior Accountant, you’ll play a key role in supporting clients, managing engagements, and developing your professional skillset.

You’ll work closely with firm leadership while serving clients across a variety of industries and helping deliver proactive tax planning and advisory solutions.

This position offers experience in:

• Tax Compliance & Planning
• Client Advisory Services
• Financial Reporting
• Staff Mentorship
• Engagement Management
• Career Advancement & Leadership Development

• Prepare and review individual, partnership, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, trust, and related tax returns
• Assist clients with tax planning strategies and compliance requirements
• Research tax issues and identify planning opportunities
• Deliver accurate, timely, and client-ready work products

• Work directly with business owners and individual clients
• Build strong, long-term client relationships
• Gather and analyze financial information to provide practical recommendations
• Identify opportunities to add value through proactive tax and advisory services

• Review and oversee work completed by staff accountants
• Assist with scheduling, workflow management, and engagement deadlines
• Mentor and support developing professionals
• Contribute to a culture focused on learning, collaboration, and professional growth

• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
• Ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule
• Maintain high standards of quality and client service
• Communicate effectively with clients, team members, managers, and partners

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
• CPA license or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam required
• 2+ years of public accounting experience preferred
• 2+ years of tax experience with individual and business returns preferred
• Strong understanding of tax compliance principles
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Desire to continue growing within public accounting

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys helping clients solve problems and achieve their goals
• Wants meaningful interaction with business owners and decision-makers
• Takes ownership of their work and career development
• Values mentorship and continuous learning
• Seeks opportunities for advancement and greater responsibility
• Enjoys…