Senior Tax Accountant / Tax Manager

Job Description

About the Opportunity

An established, independently owned CPA firm in Fife, Washington, is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant or Tax Manager to join its growing team. This is an opportunity to work in a partner-led public accounting environment that values professional development, long-term career growth, and strong client relationships.

The firm operates independently, without private equity involvement or outside investors. Its leadership team promotes internal career advancement, with a genuine opportunity for experienced professionals to grow into leadership and partnership roles.

Position Overview

The selected candidate will handle tax preparation and review for individual and business clients, provide year-round tax planning and advisory services, and support the development of junior accounting professionals.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and review individual, S-Corporation, partnership, and trust tax returns (1040, 1120-S, 1065, and 1041).
• Develop tax projections and conduct tax research to support client needs.
• Lead compilation and review engagements for financial statements.
• Review tax returns prepared by staff and provide constructive feedback and guidance.
• Manage ongoing client relationships, including tax planning, advisory services, and responses to IRS and state tax notices.
• Assist clients with tax-related questions and provide guidance throughout the year.
• At the Manager level, oversee workflow, manage deadlines, and take an active role in staff training and development.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of recent public accounting experience.
• Strong experience preparing business and entity tax returns, including 1120-S, 1065, and 1041.
• Previous experience reviewing tax returns prepared by other accounting professionals.
• Strong tax research, analytical, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Experience with UltraTax, CS Professional Suite, and QuickBooks is preferred but not required.

Work Environment & Career Growth

• Independently owned and partner-led CPA firm with no private equity involvement.
• Genuine opportunities for career advancement and potential partnership.
• Direct access to firm leadership and experienced accounting professionals.
• Collaborative, in-office working environment.
• Opportunity to develop long-term client relationships and take ownership of client engagements.

Work Schedule & Time Off

The firm recognizes the demands of tax season and provides additional flexibility and time off to maintain work-life balance.

• Busy-season hours typically average approximately 50 hours per week.
• Off-season schedules generally average around 35 hours per week.
• Additional busy-season hours are banked and compensated through paid time off after tax deadlines.
• Banked hours are separate from regular PTO and paid holidays.
• The day following the tax deadline is a paid company holiday.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employer-paid 80% of employee insurance premiums.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with an annual employer match of up to $600.
• 3–5 weeks of paid time off, based on tenure.
• 8 paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year.
• Continuing Professional Education (CPE) expenses covered.
• CPA license renewal expenses covered.
• Additional paid time off through banked busy-season hours.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.

Additional Opportunity

The firm is also hiring for a Bookkeeper position requiring QuickBooks Online experience.

Additional Requirements:

• CPA license required.
• Minimum 5 years of public accounting experience.
• Business tax return preparation experience preferred.
• Tax return review experience preferred.
• Must be able to commute to Fife, WA.
• This is an in-person position.