Tax Manager

Baker Tilly US; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax and advisory firm is seeking a candidate to provide comprehensive tax, accounting, and advisory services primarily to small-business clients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, a CPA or JD, and significant experience in tax compliance. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, overseeing engagements, and ensuring compliance with tax laws. Competitive compensation ranges from $110,000 to $160,000, based on skills and experience, with a preference for candidates eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Five (5)+ years of experience in federal and state tax compliance, accounting and advisory services.
• Two (2)+ years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates.
• Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, and demonstrate commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax, accounting, and advisory services to small-business clients.
• Manage client relationships and assist team leaders with additional services.
• Maintain current knowledge of tax practices and laws.

Skills

Management skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication skills

Software skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s or advanced degree

CPA or JD

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm that provides clients with a coast‑to‑coast and global advantage in major U.S. regions and world financial centers. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP offer professional services through an alternative practice structure compliant with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, while Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiaries deliver tax and business advisory services to their clients.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted member of the team providing tax, accounting and advisory services to small‑business clients.
• Oversee and provide services related to accounting, bookkeeping and prepared or compiled financials.
• Review and analyze accounting records, provide analysis and consultation, and communicate with clients regarding accounting and business matters.
• Deliver best‑in‑class customer service with an emphasis on responsiveness, timeliness, professionalism and accuracy.
• Lead and plan client engagements, continuously evaluating processes and procedures to implement efficiencies and identify internal control issues.
• Provide recommendations for business and process improvements based on knowledge of client operations, processes and objectives.
• Manage and build client relationships, act as liaison to address and resolve client issues, and assist team leaders in researching and providing additional services to clients.
• Effectively delegate and oversee work efforts by setting goals, providing resources, removing obstacles and scheduling deadlines to meet client expectations for delivery.
• Maintain current knowledge of local, state and federal tax practices and laws.
• Assist with managing client engagement staffing, billings/collections and ensure client profitability targets are met.
• Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong internal and external client relationships.
• Invest in professional development through firm‐wide learning and development programs.
• Support the growth and development of team members through Baker Tilly’s Care and Teach philosophy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; master’s or advanced degree desirable.
• CPA or JD required.
• Five (5)+ years of experience in federal and state tax compliance, accounting and advisory services in a professional services firm.
• Two (2)+ years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates.
• Strong management, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, and demonstrate commitment to continuous learning.
• Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred.

Compensation

$110,000 to $160,000. Actual compensation is influenced by skills, experience, qualifications and geographic location.

EEO Statement

Baker Tilly is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.