Jeff Baker & Associates, PS (JBA) is a Tacoma, WA based CPA firm specializing in business based advisory, accounting, and tax services for small to medium size businesses and tax services for both individuals and business owners.

We are currently seeking a staff accountant who is comfortable working in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable with staff interaction and will be looking for growth in the firm.

Join a team of accounting and tax professionals doing challenging work in an environment that promotes professional quality.

Grow in a firm that offers the opportunity for professional advancement and leadership. Develop your career and become an important part of the future of the firm.

Make a difference every day. At JBA you can help an entrepreneur create a business, or help a taxpayer solve a problem, and be involved in challenging yet satisfying work every day.

Be part of a business community that has become a vital center for business owners, consultants, professionals and medical practices.

The Staff Accountant role is responsible for learning and applying their technical skills and working as part of a team to carry out client tasks.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Ability to apply self to learning and applying technical skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Positive Attitude, team player, desire for growth, adaptable and exemplary client service

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops an understanding of the business and the Staff Accountant role.
• Develops technical skills both on the job and through formal learning channels.
• Works as an effective team member to complete project components and assignment tasks.
• Builds working relationships at peer client level.
• Seeks to gain knowledge of client businesses.
• Effectively documents work.
• As a member of the team - implements solutions for clients.
• Identifies task issues as well as task progress in a timely and organized manner.
• Demonstrates an active interest in the business world by keeping abreast of market trends and business developments.
• Builds strong team relationship skills.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of Associates degree in Accounting, desired Bachelors or Masters in Accounting or Tax
• 2 years of tax experience.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with QuickBooks (Desktop and QBO).
• Ability to embrace technology and willingness to learn new software applications.
• City, County, and State tax reporting.
• Bank, credit card and investment reconciliations.
• Annual accounting services (1099, W-2 preparation, etc.).

Experience with Engagement, CCH Axcess, Lacerte is strongly desired.

We Offer the Following

• Competitive Salary DOE
• Paid CPE Expenses
• Retirement Plan with Match
• PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance