Tax Manager: Fast-Track to Partnership + 401(k)

Aspire Talent Solutions; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401(k) with 5% employer match

Work-life balance

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a Tax Manager in Bremerton, WA to lead the preparation and review of client tax returns, supervise staff, and guide tax planning for large clients. You will oversee complex filings and collaborate with partners to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes client service, technical tax expertise, and the ability to manage examinations and budgeting constraints, with potential for partnership track and strong benefits including a 401(k) plan with

Qualifications

• At least five to seven years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
• Minimum one year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required; master’s degree in taxation preferred.
• A current and valid certified public accountant’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills necessary for advising clients.
• Performs all task related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
• Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients.
• Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and A&A staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.
• Assumes tax preparation responsibility for the more complex business returns.
• Assumes client service responsibility for clients the Tax Manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the Partner.
• Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firms’ clients.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Assumes responsibility for smooth flow of tax returns through the tax preparation system to assure accurate, complete and timely preparation and delivery of all clients’ tax returns.
• Adheres to accurate and timely billing and collection processes are made.
• Participates in firm practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.

Skills

Supervision

Client service

Technical tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in taxation

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a Tax Manager in Bremerton, WA to lead the preparation and review of client tax returns, supervise staff, and guide tax planning for large clients. You will oversee complex filings and collaborate with partners to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes client service, technical tax expertise, and the ability to manage examinations and budgeting constraints, with potential for partnership track and strong benefits including a 401(k) plan with