Tax Preparer
Job Description
Tax Preparer
Location: Walla Walla, WA 99362
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Work Model: Fully On-Site
Compensation: $70,000–$100,000 base salary BOE + benefits
Overview
CornerStone Professional Placement has partnered with a well-established CPA firm in Walla Walla, WA, that provides personalized tax and accounting services to individuals and small businesses.
The firm is seeking a Tax Preparer to join its growing practice. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity offering a professional, collaborative work environment with mentorship from experienced CPAs. The ideal candidate has prior experience preparing individual and small business returns in a public accounting setting and enjoys building client relationships through accurate and timely work.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and file federal and state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and small businesses
- Review financial records, supporting documents, and prior-year filings for accuracy and completeness
- Identify deductions, credits, and adjustments to optimize client outcomes
- Communicate with clients to gather information and clarify tax-related questions
- Maintain organized client files and ensure confidentiality of all information
- Stay up to date on current tax laws and filing requirements
- Support senior accountants and CPAs during busy season and assist with year-end projects.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in tax preparation or public accounting (CPA firm experience strongly preferred)
- Working knowledge of federal and Washington state tax laws
- Proficiency with tax preparation software (e.g., UltraPro, Drake, Lacerte, ProSeries, or similar)
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
- Valid PTIN required (or ability to obtain before start date)
Meet Your Recruiter
Allison Harrison
Allison began her recruiting career with CornerStone in 1997 and progressed to the role of Operations Manager, where she managed several successful clerical staffing offices. She then advanced to her most current role as Director of Direct Hire. Allison's success can be attributed to her ability to understand the dynamics of each organization she services. She is a true partner! Her diverse recruiting and management background has given her the innate ability to source the ideal candidate for her clients. Allison is particularly successful with passive sourcing of Executive Level Talent. Some of Allison’s specialties include Accounting, Finance, Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, Legal and Mortgage.
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