Senior Tax Accountant

Vine Dahlen is looking for a talented Senior Accountant to join our tax team! Our ideal candidate is an experienced public accounting professional with 3–5 years of experience who has demonstrated expertise in tax preparation and, importantly, has hands-on experience reviewing tax returns and work prepared by other team members. They should be comfortable providing constructive feedback, identifying errors or areas for improvement, and helping ensure the quality and accuracy of the team's work. This position is primarily onsite in Lynnwood, WA.

Vine Dahlen PLLC is a certified public accounting firm located in Lynnwood, Washington. Founded in 1964 by one of the first female CPAs in Washington State, the firm has grown from a small, one-person practice into an established CPA firm serving clients throughout the region. For more than 60 years, Vine Dahlen has continued to evolve while maintaining a strong commitment to innovation, technology, and providing personalized service to our clients. Today, our team brings together experienced professionals and emerging talent in a collaborative environment where people are encouraged to learn, contribute, and grow. Our values of Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Responsiveness, Flexibility, Innovation, and Optimism drive all that we do and help shape the way we work with our clients and with one another.

We provide a comprehensive range of professional services, including tax planning and compliance, auditing and assurance, accounting and financial statement services, and business consulting. Our team works with a diverse range of clients and takes the time to understand their businesses, goals, and unique circumstances. We leverage technology and collaboration to provide innovative, practical solutions and meaningful support to our clients.

At Vine Dahlen, our culture is built on collaboration, authenticity, and a genuine investment in our people. We value different perspectives, encourage professional growth, and believe a successful career should include opportunities to learn, build meaningful relationships, and maintain a healthy balance between work and life.

Responsibilities:

• Provide tax compliance and advisory services to a diverse group of private companies and individuals.

• Prepare and review complex federal, state, and local tax returns.

• Participate in client engagements by identifying and addressing business and tax issues, conducting research and analysis, and developing recommendations and tax planning strategies, under the guidance of supervisors and managers.

• Complete assigned engagement work within budgeted time and scheduled deadlines.

• Communicate progress, questions, and potential issues to the appropriate supervisor or manager to ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.

• Develop client relationships by understanding client needs, business operations, and individual circumstances and providing responsive, practical solutions.

• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to team members to support the quality and development of their work.

Requirements:

• BS/BA in Accounting or a similar undergraduate degree; Master's in Tax preferred

• Minimum of 2 years of public accounting experience, ideally 2-5 years

• CPA preferred; if not a CPA, must meet the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam as outlined by the Board of Accountancy

• Strong working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and concepts

• Solid understanding of tax principles and concepts, tax law, and tax research

• Excellent time management, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills

• Work style that promotes positive relationships and collaboration opportunities

• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively

We offer a flexible work environment, great opportunities for advancement, along with a competitive compensation and benefits plan. This includes a generous PTO plan; medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability and life insurance; retirement plan; and reimbursement for continuing education, professional licensing and professional memberships. The salary range for this position is currently $85,000-$115,000 annually. We are unable to provide sponsorship.