Federal Tax Associate Jobs in Cheney, WA (NOW HIRING)

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The Tax Associate will support U.S. tax compliance, reporting, and related tax operations by preparing tax filings, provisions, and supporting analyses, while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across assigned responsibilities. Research tax matters, coordinate information with internal stakeholders and external advisors, support tax planning and business initiatives, and actively contribute to process improvement, standardization, and automation efforts across the tax function.

What You'll Do

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who enjoys solving complex problems, working with data, and continuously improving processes.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns and supporting schedules.
• Assist with quarterly and annual income tax provisions (ASC 740).
• Support U.S. tax compliance, reporting, and tax planning initiatives.
• Research tax issues and summarize findings for the Tax Manager.
• Analyze financial data, reconcile accounts, and identify opportunities to improve accuracy.
• Collaborate with business partners, external advisors, and finance teams to gather and validate tax information.
• Help automate and improve tax processes by streamlining workpapers, reports, and recurring tasks.
• Contribute to projects that strengthen efficiency, consistency, and operational excellence across the tax function.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who is analytical, detail-oriented, and excited to grow their career in corporate taxation.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with an emphasis in Tax.
• Up to three years of accounting or tax experience within a Top 10 public accounting firm or a multinational public or private organization.
• Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and tax compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial systems and tax software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset with an interest in leveraging technology and automation to improve processes.

Why Join Pyrotek?

At Pyrotek, you'll do more than prepare tax returns—you'll help support strategic business initiatives while working alongside experienced tax professionals in a collaborative, global environment.

You'll enjoy opportunities to:

• Grow your technical tax expertise
• Gain exposure to a multinational manufacturing organization
• Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives
• Work cross-functionally with finance and business leaders
• Build a strong foundation for long-term career growth, including CPA development
• Join a company that values integrity, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

The minimum and maximum hourly range for this full-time position is $31.25 - $45.67 + benefits.   

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location.  Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.  Please note that the compensation details listed in this posted role reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits. 

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$31.25 - $45.67 / Hourly

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