Job description
Join the Wayne Rivers, CPA, Accounting and Tax Services Team as a Tax Preparer!

Are you passionate about tax preparation and looking for a long-term career opportunity with amazing advancement potential?

Wayne Rivers CPA, a boutique CPA firm in Battle Ground, offers a great path for someone with an accounting degree who loves preparing taxes, wants to get their CPA, and dreams of owning an Accounting Office (preferably this one). If you're looking for a 10-15-year career advancement plan, this could be your perfect match!

Why Wayne Rivers CPA?

- Work Environment: Our office is known for its peaceful and focused atmosphere. Introverts (and extroverts) who enjoy a serene environment will THRIVE here.

- Teamwork: We are looking for someone that doesn't view their tax portion in a silo and actively helps the team to do accounting cleanup. We’ve found that this approach makes for a less stressful tax season; this is part of the secret sauce that makes our office pleasant and tranquil.

- Team Vibe: We value resourcefulness, respect, and dependability. Employees often describe the owner as the best boss they've ever worked for.

About the Job:

- Position: Full-Time Tax Preparer

- Primary Duties: Preparation of individual and small business tax returns.

- Secondary Duties: Bookkeeping support and regular duties in the off-season.

- Location: Mostly in-office at our peaceful Battle Ground, WA location, with occasional work-from-home days.

- Pay: Entry-Level to Early-Career $23-$27 per hour. Senior Level Experience $27-31 per hour.

The ideal background and experience:

- 4-year accounting degree.

- 2-3 years experience preparing tax returns.

- Enjoy working one-to-one with clients.

- Working knowledge of tax laws in Washington and Oregon.

- If you have an EA or CPA, that’s a plus, but it's not required.

Benefits:

- Health Insurance: 100% coverage for employees after 90 days, with the option to add family members at cost.

- 401(k): Up to 4% match after 180 days.

- Vacation: 2 weeks per year; 3 weeks upon 5 years of employment.

- Sick Pay: Accrual per WA state requirements (1 hour per 40 worked).

- Holidays: 7 paid holidays (New Year's Day, April 16th, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas).

Tools and Software:

- Programs Used: Lacerte Tax, Liscio client portal, Xero, QuickBooks Online & Desktop.

Typical Hours:

- Schedule: Monday through Friday, standard business hours; except for tax season, January through April 15th, expect to work overtime.

- While most work is done in-office and face-to-face with clients, there are opportunities to work from home during tax season when working with virtual clients.

How to Apply:
Send your resume and references to Daava Mills at [email protected]. Phone screens are anticipated to begin mid-week of July 29th.

Join us and be part of a team where your skills are valued and your career goals are supported. We look forward to meeting you!

Equal Opportunity Employer