Tax Manager – Public Accounting
Location: Federal Way, Washington
Salary: $130,000-$150,000 (depending on experience)
Working Arrangement: Office-based initially, with hybrid working available following successful onboarding
About the Opportunity:
An established and highly regarded public accounting firm is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its growing tax practice.
This position offers the opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of clients while providing both tax compliance and strategic advisory services. You will work closely with privately held businesses and individual clients, building long-term relationships and supporting junior team members through mentoring and technical guidance.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced public accounting professional looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of individual and business tax engagements.
- Prepare and review federal, state and local tax returns.
- Review work completed by junior team members and provide coaching and technical guidance.
- Advise clients on tax planning strategies and opportunities to minimise tax liabilities.
- Research and resolve complex federal and state tax issues.
- Support clients with entity structuring, business planning and multistate tax matters.
- Build trusted relationships with business owners and individual clients.
- Manage engagement budgets, workflow and deadlines.
- Mentor and develop junior tax professionals.
- Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation and regulatory requirements.
Candidate Profile
Applicants should possess:
- Minimum five years’ public accounting tax experience.
- Active CPA licence or currently working towards qualification.
- Strong experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns.
- Excellent knowledge of federal and state taxation.
- Previous experience supervising or mentoring team members.
- Outstanding communication and client relationship skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Experience using professional tax software is advantageous but not essential.
Salary & Benefits
- $130,000-$150,000 salary.
- Medical and dental insurance.
- 401(k) employer match.
- Three weeks’ annual leave.
- Ten paid holidays.
- Employer-funded disability insurance.
- Continuing professional education support.
- Hybrid working following onboarding.
- Excellent long-term career progression opportunities.
