Staff Accountant

Job Summary
Looking for a role where you can join a collaborative team, enjoy work-life balance, and grow both professionally and personally?

Join our team at VSH as a Staff Accountant and experience the excitement of working on a diverse range of accounting, consulting, and tax engagements across a variety of industries. Through our advisory work, we seek to empower clients, families, employees, and our community to flourish.

If you’re passionate about having a direct impact on businesses and their owners’ growth, keep reading to learn more about this position.

Responsibilities
• Develop customized plans for client research projects in conjunction with senior level members of our firm.
• Accurately prepare tax returns, financial and other compliance work.
• Assist in tax planning.
• Communicate frequently with client managers.
• Clearly document conclusions of research as appropriate for project & clarify expectations as needed.
• Planning and scheduling of engagement.
• Participation in client meetings.
• Manage your own workflow by running due date report and proactively discussing assigned projects with client managers to meet deadlines.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other relevant field
• CPA candidate with GPA of 2.8 or higher
• U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or authorized to work in the U.S.

About VSH
VSH is a growing full-service accounting and advisory firm with locations in Bellingham and Burlington. We offer a suite of services beyond traditional tax compliance and planning. Our team of professionals specialize in providing strategic advisory support, international and cross-border services, transition planning, outsourced accounting, and more, to local, regional, and international clients.

We put our people first. At VSH, our firm IS our team! Rich, specialized, and fulfilling careers begin with and are continuously fueled by a strong staff development program. We support skill building and career advancement every day through personal mentor relationships, career coaching, and forward-focused, personalized development plans for all.

Our core values prioritize the well-being of our employees, adaptability to change, pursuit of excellence, putting people first, and fostering collaboration with team members. At VSH, we take immense pride in providing unwavering support for our team’s personal and professional growth. Join us to experience a career of empowerment and success!

Location: Whatcom office (Hybrid Work Arrangement)

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $58,000 – $75,000 DOE

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Retirement, PTO, Holiday Pay, Flexible Work Schedule, Paid Continuing Education

More info on becoming a part of the VSH team.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to hr@vshcpa.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
VSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. VSH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

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