Tax Manager (Washington)

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC.; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and CE

Job summary

Role: Tax Manager. This position is based in King County, WA and follows a hybrid schedule with two onsite days.

The candidate will lead tax engagements, prepare and review federal and state returns for individuals and entities, and provide planning, compliance, and advisory support to clients. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in public accounting tax, hold a CPA, and can communicate confidently with clients while managing multiple engagements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• CPA Required.
• Bachelor/Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong experience with individual and business tax compliance.
• Able to communicate directly and confidently with clients.
• Organized enough to manage multiple engagements without constant oversight.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on tax engagements and keep projects moving from start to finish
• Prepare and review federal and state returns for individuals and business entities
• Work with clients on tax planning, compliance, and advisory needs
• Dig into complex tax questions and research potential solutions
• Review work prepared by staff and provide direction when adjustments are needed
• Stay ahead of deadlines, budgets, and client deliverables
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients
• Identify tax-saving and planning opportunities throughout the year
• Partner with firm leadership on more complex client matters
• Help coach and develop less-experienced members of the tax team

Skills

Tax planning & compliance

CPA

Client communication

Public accounting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Role: Tax Manager

Location: King County, WA

Work Type: Hybrid (two days onsite)

A well-established public accounting firm is seeking an experiencedTax Manager to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA who enjoys working directly with clients, developing professionals, and solving complex tax issues.

What you do:

• Take the lead on tax engagements and keep projects moving from start to finish
• Prepare and review federal and state returns for individuals and business entities
• Work with clients on tax planning, compliance, and advisory needs
• Dig into complex tax questions and research potential solutions
• Review work prepared by staff and provide direction when adjustments are needed
• Stay ahead of deadlines, budgets, and client deliverables
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients
• Identify tax-saving and planning opportunities throughout the year
• Partner with firm leadership on more complex client matters
• Help coach and develop less-experienced members of the tax team

What you need:

• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience
• CPA Required**
• Bachelor/Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong experience with individual and business tax compliance
• Industry Generalist
• Comfortable handling tax planning, research, and advisory work
• Able to communicate directly and confidently with clients
• Organized enough to manage multiple engagements without constant oversight
• Strong technical judgment and attention to detail

What they Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and continuing education
• Opportunity for long-term advancement
• Collaborative and established public accounting environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.