Income Tax Preparer/Senior Staff Accountant

Timberline Accounting - Port Angeles, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Port Angeles, WA

About the position

The Senior Staff Accountant/Income Tax Preparer is responsible for managing client accounts, preparing tax returns, and performing various accounting tasks. This role requires advanced proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office, as well as strong organizational and communication skills to effectively interact with clients and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client files including proper filing, labeling, archiving, and tracking.
• Track current assigned client jobs and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Complete forms and documents for proper tracking of assigned tasks.
• Communicate one-on-one with clients as necessary.
• Review and sort client paperwork for accurate data entry.
• Organize client receipts and correspondence.
• Utilize QuickBooks for advanced accounting tasks and data entry.
• Perform bank account reconciliations, including downloading transactions from the bank.
• Conduct general ledger account reconciliations and prepare financial reports such as Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet.
• Prepare payroll and quarterly payroll tax returns.
• Prepare WA State Excise Tax Returns and other required Excise tax returns.
• Handle income tax preparation for various forms including 1040, 1120, 1120S, 990, etc.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all client information.

Requirements

• Advanced level of Microsoft Office use including Word, Excel, Publisher, and Outlook.
• Advanced level of QuickBooks use.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining client files and tracking jobs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients.
• Experience in data entry and managing accounting tasks.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401K matching
• Holidays
• PTO