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Tax Assistant

Washington & Co Inc.

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 1–2 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative support (preferred)
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Excellent communication skills — professional, clear, and client-friendly
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, or similar tools

Responsibilities

  • Assist the tax team in gathering, organizing, and reviewing client documents
  • Input financial data and prepare workpapers for individual and business tax returns
  • Support the preparation of basic tax returns under supervision
  • Communicate with clients to request missing information or clarify details

Key facts

  • Remote from: Maryland (USA)
  • Full time
  • Junior (1-2 years)
  • Tax Consultant
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Communication

About the company

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Washington & Co Inc.

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Washington & Co Inc. has experience in dealing with a variety of industries and diverse business owners. We can take your business by the hand and show you exactly how to expedite financial growth by keeping more money in your pocket, avoiding common tax fees, remaining in full financial control of your business and best of all saving time, so you can efficiently accelerate the growth of your company. We have found you need 4 Key Factors to take your business to the next level… 🔑 Cash Flow Management & Advisory Services of your Revenue, Loans, & Investments 🔑 Proactive Tax Planning with advanced tax strategies 🔑 Bookkeeping & Accounting to provide you with accurate reports 🔑 A Financial Consultant to help you create the Optimal Business Strategies ⭐ WHO WE WORK WITH ✅ Small business owners doing between $500K and $10M in annual revenue ✅ Clients who want an accountant that advises on financial position and strategy vs. emailed reports ✅ Owners with no time or desire to become an accountant or tax expert ✅ Industry Experts: Construction, Real Estate, IT, and Healthcare ⭐ HOW WE DO THIS ✅ You get immediate insight into your current financial position ✅ A roadmap to make improvements and stay on target ✅ Create an effortless financial business system that just works ✅ Identify opportunities to save time and cut costs ✅ Financial transparency for you, investors & bankers ✅ Ensure the IRS loves you and makes you pay less ✅ Save money and headaches over hiring someone in-house ⭐ HOW IT WORKS ✅ We start with a FREE Strategy Session to identify your needs and how we can help. Then your team will create a customized roadmap to solve your biggest challenges and together we'll make a plan to get started. ⭐ READY TO TALK? ✅Email info@thewashingtonco.com

Company details

IndustryAccounting
Company size2 - 10

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Job description

About Us
Washington & Co Inc. is a strategic tax and accounting advisory firm. We specialize in proactive tax planning for business owners—not just tax preparation. We help clients reduce tax liability through customized, compliant strategies and year-round advisory support.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Tax Assistant who’s eager to grow into a Tax Preparer role. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who loves learning, enjoys working with numbers, and wants to build a career in tax and accounting at a strategic, forward-thinking firm.

If you’re the kind of person who takes pride in accuracy, loves helping clients stay organized, and gets satisfaction from seeing everything come together seamlessly — you’ll fit right in.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the tax team in gathering, organizing, and reviewing client documents.
  • Input financial data and prepare workpapers for individual and business tax returns.
  • Support the preparation of basic tax returns under supervision.
  • Communicate with clients to request missing information or clarify details.
  • Help implement firm processes such as electronic filing, tax document management, and client onboarding.
  • Participate in training and professional development to prepare for advancement.

Required Qualifications

  • 1–2 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative support (preferred).
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Excellent communication skills — professional, clear, and client-friendly.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, or similar tools.
  • Experience with tax or accounting software is a plus (e.g., Drake, Lacerte, or QuickBooks).
  • Desire to grow into a Tax Preparer role through mentorship and hands-on learning.

Preferred (Not Required)

  • EA or CPA (or actively pursuing)
  • Experience with S-corps and partnerships

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $50,000–$55,000 (based on experience)
  • 100% Remote
  • PTO (single PTO policy)
  • Health insurance eligibility after 60 days
  • Education assistance up to $5,250 annually after 1 year
  • Training access via CPE.com

Compensation: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

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