Senior Tax Accountant
Description
Our Story
Archer Lewis is a national accounting and advisory firm established in 2024 from local practice mergers, leveraging over 70 years of legacy. With 40+ offices and over 600+ professionals, we serve 65,000+ clients. Our approach blends small-firm relationships with national capabilities in bookkeeping, tax, advisory, and growth planning. We adapt to client preferences for in-person or online interactions, ensuring they connect with professionals who understand their specific needs.
Your Future Team
DTA Accountants is a longstanding tax and financial advisory firm based in Puyallup, Washington, delivering comprehensive services to businesses, individuals, trusts, and estates. With roots dating back to 2009, the firm has been serving clients for 17 years, building a respected reputation for individualized, unbiased financial and tax guidance supported by a skilled team with deep experience in accounting and strategic planning. In 2025, DTA Accountants joined Archer Lewis as part of the organization’s expanding national network, becoming one of several established regional firms integrated into the Archer Lewis alternative practice structure. Through this partnership, DTA Accountants continues to provide its signature relationship driven, client focused service while gaining access to enhanced national resources, advanced tools, and expanded operational support across the Archer Lewis network.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will take the lead on complex tax and accounting engagements, ensuring the quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of all work products. You will serve as a trusted technical resource for the team, applying your advanced accounting and tax knowledge to resolve challenges, guide decision-making, and uphold firm standards. You will mentor and support staff, helping develop their technical skills and professional growth. You will also play a key role in strengthening internal processes, enhancing workflow efficiency, and contributing to leadership initiatives that drive continuous improvement across the firm.
- Oversee complex tax and accounting matters, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.
- Review financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure completeness and compliance.
- Prepare and review advanced individual and business tax returns across a variety of entity types.
- Lead tax research on complex issues and apply findings to client-specific situations.
- Support advanced tax planning initiatives and provide strategic advisory guidance.
- Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements that benefit client operations and financial outcomes.
- Communicate complex accounting and tax matters in a clear, professional, and client-friendly manner.
- Review work prepared by Staff Accountants and other Senior Accountants to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance.
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to strengthen team skills and capabilities.
- Ensure the team’s adherence to firm standards, policies, and deadlines.
- Assist with the onboarding and training of new team members to support smooth integration into the firm.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance accounting and tax workflows for greater efficiency and accuracy.
- Contribute to developing documentation, standardized procedures, and best practices.
- Support leadership on special projects and firm‑wide initiatives aimed at continuous improvement.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting and tax experience, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility.
- Active CPA or EA license required.
- Strong, up-to-date technical knowledge of accounting principles and tax regulations.
- Advanced proficiency with accounting and tax software, along with the ability to learn new platforms quickly.
- Strong leadership abilities with a demonstrated track record of mentoring and developing team members.
- Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly
What We Offer
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Coverage begins on the first of the month following your start date.)
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) Matching Program
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Unlimited Flexible Time Off
- 7 Company‑Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Eligible for an annual performance-based bonus of up to 5% of base salary, based on individual and company performance. #LI-Hybrid
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Equal Employment Opportunity: Archer Lewis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Work Authorization Requirement: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
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