Senior Tax Accountant

Job overview

The Senior Tax Accountant role is onsite in Puyallup, WA. Compensation is not specified in the posting. The role supports DTA Accountants, an Archer Lewis firm serving businesses, individuals, trusts, and estates with tax and financial advisory services. The position leads complex tax and accounting engagements, ensuring accurate, timely work and compliance with firm standards. It also provides technical guidance and mentorship, strengthens workflows, and contributes to continuous improvement across the firm.

What you'll do

• Oversee complex tax and accounting matters
• review financial statements, reconciliations, and schedules
• prepare and review individual and business tax returns
• research complex tax issues
• support tax planning and advisory work
• communicate technical matters to clients
• review staff work
• coach and mentor team members
• support onboarding and training
• improve workflows and documentation
• assist with firm-wide initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior tax accountant

tax returns

tax research

tax planning

accounting

cpa or ea required

staff mentorship

puyallup wa

archer lewis

client advisory

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) matching
• pre-tax commuter benefits
• pet insurance
• unlimited flexible time off
• seven company-paid holidays
• employee assistance program
• eligible for annual performance-based bonus up to 5% of base salary.

Why this role

Requires an active CPA or EA license and 5+ years of progressive accounting and tax experience; includes mentoring and process-improvement responsibilities.

About the employer

Archer Lewis is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Certified Public Accountants. Sector: 54.