Tax Accountant

Robert Half • Richland, WA • 18h ago

Description

A growing professional services firm in Richland is seeking an experienced Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to join its leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned tax professional who enjoys building client relationships, providing strategic tax guidance, and contributing to the growth of a collaborative practice.

The ideal candidate is a proactive advisor with strong technical tax expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for helping clients achieve their financial goals. This position offers significant leadership exposure and long-term growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic tax planning and advisory services for individuals, business owners, and high-net-worth clients.

Prepare and review complex tax returns, including individual, partnership, corporate, and fiduciary returns.

Identify tax-saving opportunities through financial analysis, entity structuring, retirement planning strategies, and overall tax optimization.

Monitor changes in federal and state tax regulations and communicate relevant impacts to clients and internal team members.

Represent clients before taxing authorities during audits, inquiries, and correspondence as needed.

Collaborate with internal and external professionals to develop comprehensive financial and tax strategies.

Mentor and support developing tax professionals within the organization.

Contribute to business development initiatives, client retention efforts, and firm leadership activities.

BENEFITS OFFERED:

SALARY RANGE: $85,000-$115,000

Healthcare Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Other Insurance: Life Insurance

Retirement Plan: 401k with a company match

PTO: Two Weeks Paid Time Off

Requirements

Qualifications

Active CPA license required.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum of 3 years of progressive tax experience, preferably within public accounting, tax advisory, or consulting environments.

Strong knowledge of individual, corporate, partnership, and trust taxation.

Experience providing tax planning and advisory services for complex client situations.

Proficiency with tax preparation software and accounting systems.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly.

Self-motivated professional with leadership potential and a client-focused approach.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives.

Comprehensive medical, retirement, and paid time off benefits.

Opportunity to work with an established client base of business owners, investors, and high-net-worth individuals.

Career advancement opportunities, including potential leadership and ownership-track growth.

Supportive, collaborative culture focused on professional development and client service excellence.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to become a key contributor within a growing firm that values relationship-building, technical expertise, and long-term success. You'll work alongside experienced professionals while helping clients navigate complex tax matters and achieve their financial objectives.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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