State and Local Tax Staff - 2026

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Here you will be challenged and rewarded for leadership technical excellence and inspired perspectives. Thats why we offer opportunities to build your skills and plan your personalized career path in a supportive environment including paid vacation a flexible work schedule continued education reimbursement and an employer 401(k)plus a whole lot more.

Moss Adams is currently seeking State & Local Tax Staff in Seattle or Tacoma.The projected start date for most of these positions is one year from the date of offer.

State & Local Tax Staff assist clients by performing state and local tax compliance reviews analyze tax controversies research and draft technical memoranda regarding income and franchise tax issues and much more.

Individuals who thrive at Moss Adams exhibit the following success skills Collaboration Critical Thinking Emotional Intelligence Professional Presence Growth Mindset Intellectual Curiosity and Results Focus.

Qualifications:
Please note: You must attach your resume and unofficial transcripts to your online application to be considered. You are also encouraged to submit an optional writing sample when you apply.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Moss Adams will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g. H-1B STEM OPT)
• Must have a bachelors degree with a preference for accounting majors
• If an accounting major must meet educational requirements to obtain CPA license upon hire
• Ability to commute as needed throughout the region; to include Moss Adams offices
• Ability to travel to client locations including overnight stays with travel expectations varying by department and office locations
• Seasonal flexibility to work overtime or additional hours including evenings and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Major in Accounting or coursework in technology-related fields highly desirable
• Master of Tax or JD/LLM preferred
• Reside within a commutable distance of a Moss Adams office and be willing to work from the office on a regular basis
• Excellent customer service skills; Ability to understand own and others emotions to achieve desired goals
• Creative problem solving critical thinking and research skills; Organize information and exercise well-reasoned judgment
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; Demonstrate confidence in decision making and poise in professional setting
• Workeffectively both as part of a team and independently
• Highly motivated and embrace challenges as an opportunity to grow
• Quickly adaptto a changing work environment including the use of software systems and technology
• Outstanding organization and project management skills; Take responsibility for quality and timeliness of projects
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Moss Adams is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Moss Adams complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact

Certain jurisdictions in the United States require employers to disclose the pay range in job postings. This is the typical range of pay for the position. Actual compensation may depend on factors such as qualifications work experience skills and geographic location. This position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For more information about our benefit offerings and other total rewards visit our careers page.