Senior Tax Preparer (EA / CPA) - Local / Hybrid

Build a career where you can make an impact—not just prepare returns.

At Shields Tax & CPA, we believe great tax professionals want more than a production quota. They want meaningful client relationships, interesting technical work, and the opportunity to help real people and business owners make better financial decisions.

We're a growing, relationship-focused CPA firm looking for an experienced EA or CPA who enjoys solving tax issues, partnering with clients, and being part of a collaborative team.

If you're looking for a place where you're trusted, supported, and able to grow your skills without becoming just another employee at a large firm, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Shields Tax & CPA?

• Work directly with the firm owner—not layers of management.
• Become a trusted advisor, not just a tax preparer.
• Enjoy a wide variety of tax work that keeps every day interesting.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and watch their businesses grow.
• Be part of a small, collaborative team where your ideas matter.
• Gain broad experience that simply isn't available in larger firms.
• Hybrid flexibility available for the right candidate.
• We value quality work, teamwork, and long-term relationships over billable-hour pressure.

What You'll Do

• Prepare individual and business tax returns (1040, 1065, 1120S, 1120)
• Prepare tax projections and planning analyses
• Resolve IRS and state tax notices
• Assist clients with prior-year compliance issues and unfiled returns
• Research federal and state tax matters
• Meet directly with clients to explain tax issues and planning opportunities
• Collaborate with partners and other team members on complex tax matters

Types of Returns You'll See

Our clients provide a wide variety of interesting tax situations, including:

• Equity compensation (stock options, RSUs, ESPPs)
• Cryptocurrency and digital assets
• Schedule C businesses
• Rental real estate (long-term and short-term)
• Multi-state individual returns
• Publicly traded partnership (PTP) K-1s
• Closely held businesses and pass-through entities

Regional Tax Experience

Experience with any of the following is helpful:

• Washington and Oregon tax matters
• Remote work and cross-state employment issues
• Portland Metro, Multnomah County, and TriMet taxes
• Railroad and transportation employee taxation

Qualifications

• Active EA or CPA license
• Five or more years of recent tax preparation experience
• Strong individual tax knowledge
• Experience preparing business returns
• Excellent tax research skills
• Comfortable meeting directly with clients
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team-oriented with a desire to continue learning

The ideal candidate enjoys preparing approximately 150–200 returns annually, thrives during tax season, and values building long-term client relationships.

Compensation

$80,000–$100,000 annually, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Simple IRA with employer match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible scheduling
• Hybrid work opportunity
• Continuing education
• Professional development support
• Paid time off
• Career advancement opportunities

Location

This position is based in Vancouver, WA, with hybrid flexibility available for the right candidate.

If you enjoy partnering with clients, solving tax issues, and being part of a close-knit team where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• recent individual tax: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• EA or CPA license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Vancouver, WA 98665 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, WA 98665

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000