Current openings include:

Senior Accountant:

Seeking an accountant who is a creative thinker with strong interpersonal skills, team oriented and wants a balanced life. This professional is intelligent, a quick learner and able to teach others. This goal-oriented person will participate in business consulting and be responsible for the preparation and review of compilations, reviews, audits and tax returns. Must have a college degree and greater than three years experience in public accounting with an interest in a career in public accounting. Exposure to mid-sized companies and a variety of work, an auditing background and proficiency in the use of personal computers is preferred. Experience with construction companies and supervision is a plus.

If you are interested in joining a quality CPA team, or wish to pursue a career in private accounting please submit your resume, cover letter and salary history to: Brigid Lagergren, via her email, or by postal mail or FAX to:

Perry, Shelton, Walker & Associates, PLLC
13555 SE 36th Street, Suite 260
Bellevue, WA 98006
425-562-6899 – Phone
425-562-6386 – Fax

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Perry, Shelton, Walker & Associates, PLLC offers all eligible employees the following benefits:

1. Medical Insurance.An employee working a minimum of 31 hours a week will be eligible for medical insurance coverage the first day of the month following his/her commencement (hire) date. This coverage is issued through Regence Blue Shield and is paid by the Firm. Beyond the basic coverage, this plan provides for preventative health care, prescription drug and chiropractic care. The firm pays for 100% of employee premium. Spouse and dependent coverage is available at group rates. Employees are responsible for spouse and dependent premium payments.
2. Dental Insurance. An employee working a minimum of 31 hours a week will be eligible for dental insurance coverage the first day of the month following his/her commencement (hire) date. This coverage is issued through Regence Blue Shield and is paid by the Firm. Preventative services are covered at 100%, basic services covered at 80% and major services at 50%. The firm pays for 100% of employee premium. Spouse and dependent coverage is available at group rates. Employees are responsible for spouse and dependent premium payments.
3. Vision Insurance. An employee working a minimum of 31 hours a week will be eligible for vision insurance coverage the first day of the month following his/her commencement (hire) date. This coverage is issued through Vision Plan Services and is 100% paid for by the Firm. Spouse and dependent coverage is available at group rates. Employees are responsible for spouse and dependent premium payments.
4. Medical Care Reimbursement Account. This plan allows an employee to re-direct salary, on a voluntary basis, with pre-tax dollars to pay for reimbursable personal, spousal and/or dependent medical/dental premiums or medical expenses (eligible expenses which are not fully covered or not covered at all under the health plan).
5. Dependent Care Funding through FSA. This plan allows an employee to redirect salary, on a voluntary basis, with pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care expenses. Funding dependent care via an FSA is allowable up to $5,000 per year, $2,500 if married filing individually.
6. 401K Employee Retirement Plan. The firm has adopted a 401K Retirement Plan for the benefit of its employees. This plan is available to employees of the age of 21 or older, work a minimum of 20 hours a week throughout the year and a minimum of one year’s service with the firm. The 401K Plan is on a calendar year and eligible persons are allowed to enter the plan only on January 1st or July 1st of each plan year. The elective income deferral amount may be a minimum of 3% to a maximum of 15% in increments of 1%, of the eligible employee’s paycheck, to be deducted from the employee’s paycheck each pay period.
7. Profit-Sharing Plan. The firm will pay to vested employees a minimum of 3% of compensation for qualified participants.
8. Group Term Life Insurance. All employees working a minimum of 30 hours a week will be eligible for group life insurance coverage the first day of the month following his/her commencement (hire) date. This coverage is issued through the Fortis Benefits Insurance Company and is paid by the Firm. Coverage includes life insurance, long-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment.
9. Vacation or Personal Days. The firm allows for all personnel not designated as manager three weeks vacation or personal leave a year. After six years, personnel will accrue four weeks a year. If designated as manager, employee accrues four weeks a year the first six years.
10. Holidays. Regular, full-time employees are paid eight holidays a year. The specific dates for observance for the ensuing year are communicated by memorandum. Seasonal part-time employees are not entitled to paid holidays. Permanent part-time employees are paid holidays on a pro-rated basis.
11. Certification. Perry, Shelton, Walker & Associates, PLLC will make a reasonable effort to fulfill the experience requirements necessary for certification after passing the CPA exam. Qualified staff members will be assigned to appropriate engagements as quickly as possible, taking into consideration experience levels, time with the Firm, scheduling constraints, etc. The firm will pay costs associated with the actual certification with the Washington State Board of Accountancy.
12. Continuing Professional Education. The Firm recognizes the need for certain members of the professional staff to meet the commitment required by the Washington State Board of Accountancy for certification and, more importantly, for all professional staff to have current knowledge of technical matters. Continuing professional education (CPE) is a reality of the profession. The Firm makes a strong commitment to work together with you in meeting this obligation and expects a commitment on your part, as a professional, to devote time and energy, in addition to normal work hours, to remain current in technical areas. The firm pays for all approved costs associated with CPE.
13. Professional Societies and Organizations. The Firm pays dues for all certified staff for membership in the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Washington Society of CPAs (WSCPA). The Firm also pays for the dues of other selected professional organizations.
14. Business Growth Incentives. Any personnel who brings quality clients to the firm will receive 10% of the first year’s collections of the said client(s).