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Location: Bremerton, WA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

A well-established and highly profitable regional CPA firm is seeking a Tax Manager to join its growing team. This role offers a strong work-life balance, excellent benefits, and a clear path toward Partnership for the right candidate.

What you'll do

• Perform technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity
• Assume full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegate to tax preparers as needed
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge and advanced technical skills necessary for advising clients
• Oversee client service tasks, ensuring assignments are completed within budgeted time
• Participate actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts, supporting the Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients
• Serve as a resource for tax preparers, specialists, and A&A staff on tax issues and questions
• Handle tax preparation responsibilities for more complex business returns
• Assume client service responsibility for assigned clients or those delegated by a Partner
• Communicate important tax developments to appropriate firm personnel
• Delegate and manage governmental tax examinations; may represent clients before taxing authorities
• Ensure smooth flow of tax returns through the preparation system for accurate and timely delivery
• Adhere to accurate and timely billing and collection processes
• Participate in firm practice development through referral sources, community, and industry activities
• Develop, coach, and train Supervising Seniors, Seniors, Semi-seniors, and Staff accountants
• Maintain familiarity with the qualifications of all tax staff to guide their training needs
• Participate in reviews and evaluations of the Tax Department

Required qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience in public accounting, with proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research
• At least one (1) year of experience supervising and directing the work of tax preparers
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Current and valid certified public accountant’s license required

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree in taxation preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Excellent benefits package
• Large potential bonuses
• 5% employer contribution to 401K program

Why this role

This position offers a reasonable work-life balance, strong benefits, and a fast track to Partnership within a well-established, highly profitable firm.