Staff Tax Accountant – MST/PST

jbconsulting

. Prepare personal tax returns .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesLead💰 $74,500 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing various tax returns, including personal, trust, estate, corporate, and partnership returns, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential for managing client information and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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Tax Return PreparationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyDetail OrientationAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills

Tax Return PreparationTrust Tax ReturnsEstate Tax ReturnsGift Tax ReturnsCorporate Tax ReturnsPartnership Tax ReturnsS-Corp ReturnsAmended ReturnsIncome Tax ProjectionsRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailSelf-Starter

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Industry Keywords

Federal RegulationsState RegulationsLocal RegulationsClient ConfidentialityIndustry TrendsProfessional Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare personal tax returns
Prepare trust, estate, and gift tax returns
Prepare corporate, partnership, and S-Corp returns
Prepare amended returns and income tax projections
Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations
Keep client information confidential
Ensure business licenses are renewed and paid on time
Foster positive communications and working relationships with team members and clients
Work closely with seniors and managers
Keep up to date on industry trends, laws, and professional standards
Adhere to company policies and procedures
Actively participate in and conduct meetings as requested
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business or related experience, or a minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting considered in lieu of degree
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Detail oriented and efficient in meeting deadlines in advance of due dates
Efficient in streamlining processes
Self-starter, organized, and attentive to detail
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with clients, team members, and management
Team player who collaborates with other team members
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including conducting research as needed
Ability to function in a highly confidential environment
Ability to pass a background check, including criminal and credit checks, upon receiving and accepting an employment offer
Must reside in MST or PST

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability, and EAP
Safe harbor 401k match
VWC pays the total premium for employee plans
Employees may add dependents on a self-pay basis
Up to 160 hours of PTO accrued each year
Company closed for 7 holidays
2 additional Floating Holidays
VWC covers all travel and lodging costs for remote employees for occasional travel