Senior Accountant

Your Future Team

DTA Accountants is a long‑standing tax and financial advisory firm based in Bellevue, Washington, delivering comprehensive services to businesses, individuals, trusts, and estates. With roots dating back to 2009, the firm has been serving clients for 17 years, building a respected reputation for individualized, unbiased financial and tax guidance supported by a skilled team with deep experience in accounting and strategic planning. In 2025, DTA Accountants joined Archer Lewis as part of the organization’s expanding national network, becoming one of several established regional firms integrated into the Archer Lewis alternative practice structure. Through this partnership, DTA Accountants continues to provide its signature relationship‑driven, client‑focused service while gaining access to enhanced national resources, advanced tools, and expanded operational support across the Archer Lewis network.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Accountant, you will take the lead on business accounting engagements, ensuring the quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of all work products. You will serve as a trusted technical resource for the team, applying your advanced accounting and tax knowledge to resolve challenges, guide decision‑making, and uphold firm standards. You will also play a key role in strengthening internal processes, enhancing workflow efficiency, and contributing to leadership initiatives that drive continuous improvement across the firm.

Advanced Accounting & Tax

• You will perform and oversee client accounting matters, month‑end and year‑end close processes, payroll and other business reporting areas, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.
• You will prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, and support schedules to ensure completeness and compliance.
• You may support the preparation of individual and business tax returns across a variety of entity types.
• You will lead GAAP and tax research on issues and apply findings to client‑specific situations.

Client Leadership

• You will serve as a trusted accounting advisor for business clients, acting as a primary point of contact for questions and issues.
• You will proactively identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements that benefit client operations and financial outcomes.
• You will communicate accounting and tax matters in a clear, professional, and client‑friendly manner.

Team Leadership & Quality Control

• You will provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to strengthen team skills and capabilities.
• You will ensure the team’s adherence to firm standards, policies, and deadlines.
• You will assist with the onboarding and training of new team members to support smooth integration into the firm.

Process Improvement

• You will identify opportunities to streamline and enhance accounting workflows for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• You will contribute to developing documentation, standardized procedures, and best practices.
• You will support leadership on special projects and firm‑wide initiatives aimed at continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility.

Certifications

• QuickBooks Pro Advisor

Technical Skills

• Strong, up‑to‑date technical knowledge of accounting principles and tax regulations.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting and tax software, along with the ability to learn new platforms quickly.

Soft Skills

• Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Coverage begins on the first of the month following your start date.)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Matching Program
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• 7 Company‑Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Base salary of $80-90K plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)

Archer Lewis Story

Archer Lewis is a national accounting and advisory firm established in 2024 from local practice mergers, leveraging over 70 years of legacy. With 40 offices and over 450 professionals, we serve 150,000+ businesses. Our approach blends small-firm relationships with national capabilities in bookkeeping, tax, advisory, and growth planning. We adapt to client preferences for in-person or online interactions, ensuring they connect with professionals who understand their specific needs

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:Archer Lewis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.

You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.