TAX SUPERVISOR

JEFF BAKER & ASSOCIATES, P.S.; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing professional education

Job summary

JEFF BAKER & ASSOCIATES, P.S. in Puyallup, WA is seeking a Tax Supervisor to lead engagements from planning through completion, prepares and reviews complex returns, and helps clients identify opportunities throughout the year.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with partners, and conduct research on federal and state tax issues, including multistate and real estate taxation, while delivering high-quality client service and practical tax planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• At least five years of recent public accounting tax experience.
• Active CPA or Enrolled Agent credential.
• Experience supervising tax engagements or staff.
• Strong knowledge of federal taxation for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations.
• Experience guiding, mentoring, or providing feedback to developing accountants.
• Ability to independently research technical issues and apply findings to client situations.
• Knowledge of multistate taxation, real estate taxation, and related taxes.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements from planning through completion and review complex returns.
• Identify planning opportunities and communicate recommendations tailored to clients.
• Research federal and state tax issues and document conclusions.
• Manage engagement budgets and timelines while maintaining quality and client service.
• Guide staff and senior accountants, strengthening technical skills and judgment.
• Communicate proactively with clients about tax matters and deadlines.

Skills

Tax planning

Tax prep

Staff supervision

Client management

Research

Multistate tax

Real estate tax

Estate & trusts

Mentoring

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or Enrolled Agent

Tools

CCH Axcess Tax

CCH Engagement

QuickBooks

Job description

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TAX SUPERVISOR

SALARY EMPLOYEES Full Time Puyallup, WA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1006

Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $145,000.00 Annually

Jeff Baker & Associates, P.S. | Puyallup, Washington

Full-Time |

Lead engagements. Build relationships. Help others grow.

You’ve built a strong foundation in tax. Now you’re looking for a role where you can use your judgment, take ownership of meaningful client work, and help develop the professionals around you.

You’ll work directly with clients, collaborate with experienced colleagues and partners, and contribute to tax strategies that extend beyond filing a return. We’re looking for a Tax Supervisor who enjoys complex technical work and wants a meaningful role in both client service and team development.

About JBA

JBA is a growing public accounting firm serving individuals, business owners, families, and fiduciaries. Our work includes business and individual taxation, real estate, estates and trusts, and year-round tax planning and advisory services.

Our clients rely on us to understand their circumstances, explain their options, and help them make informed decisions. We value curiosity, thoughtful judgment, and professionals who take pride in finding practical solutions.

We also believe a sustainable career in public accounting depends on collaboration, realistic expectations, and respect for the people doing the work.

The Opportunity

As a Tax Supervisor, you’ll lead assigned engagements from planning through completion, prepare and review complex returns, and help clients identify opportunities throughout the year.

You’ll also guide staff and senior accountants, sharing your knowledge and helping them strengthen their technical skills and professional judgment.

You don’t need to know every answer. You should be comfortable researching unfamiliar issues, developing recommendations, and collaborating with partners when a situation calls for additional expertise. This role offers independence in your work, access to experienced colleagues, and opportunities to continue growing as a technical professional and leader.

Why Join JBA?

• Build meaningful client relationships through direct communication and year-round planning.
• Expand your expertise through varied work involving closely held businesses, real estate, individuals, estates, and trusts.
• Take ownership of engagements and contribute your judgment and ideas.
• Help shape staff development through mentoring, review, and internal training.
• Work collaboratively with partners and colleagues on challenging client matters.
• Continue developing your technical and leadership skills with support for education and professional licensing.

What You’ll Do

Tax Preparation, Review & Planning

• Prepare and review complex individual, partnership, S corporation, C corporation, and fiduciary income tax returns.
• Review returns and workpapers for technical accuracy, completeness, and appropriate application of tax law.
• Analyze business transactions, shareholder and partner basis, depreciation, distributions, and related tax matters.
• Identify planning opportunities and communicate recommendations tailored to each client’s circumstances.
• Research federal and state tax issues, evaluate alternatives, and document conclusions.
• Work on multistate taxation, real estate transactions, estate and trust taxation, and other specialized matters based on your experience.

Client & Engagement Management

• Lead assigned engagements from initial information gathering through partner review and delivery.
• Communicate proactively with clients about tax matters, planning opportunities, outstanding information, and deadlines.
• Identify technical concerns and potential delays early, and coordinate practical solutions.
• Manage engagement budgets and timelines while balancing quality, efficiency, and client service.
• Coordinate with accounting and bookkeeping teams to resolve issues affecting tax preparation.
• Prepare clear documentation and recommendations that support an efficient partner review.

Supervision & Staff Development

• Review work prepared by staff and senior accountants and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Explain the reasoning behind tax treatment to help team members build lasting technical knowledge.
• Delegate assignments with attention to experience, workload, and development opportunities.
• Support staff in researching unfamiliar issues and developing sound professional judgment.
• Monitor engagement progress and help the team work through obstacles.
• Contribute to internal training, workpaper improvements, and consistent preparation and review practices.

What You’ll Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• At least five years of recent public accounting tax experience, including substantial business and individual tax preparation.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing returns prepared by other professionals.
• Strong knowledge of federal taxation for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations.
• Experience managing multiple engagements and communicating directly with clients.
• The ability to independently research technical issues and apply your findings to client situations.
• Experience guiding, mentoring, or providing feedback to developing accountants.
• Sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and a thoughtful approach to client service.
• An active CPA or Enrolled Agent credential.
• Experience supervising tax engagements or staff.
• Estate and trust tax experience, including Forms 1041 and 706.
• Knowledge of real estate taxation, including Section 1031 exchanges and complex depreciation matters.
• Experience with multistate taxation, business transactions, and advanced tax planning.
• Familiarity with CCH Axcess Tax. CCH Engagement, and QuickBooks.
• Experience preparing or reviewing tax projections and providing year-round advisory services.

What Success Looks Like

You’ll help clients understand their tax situations and make informed decisions. You’ll keep engagements moving, bring forward recommendations, and communicate early when something needs attention.

Your feedback will help staff become more capable and confident. Your judgment will support accurate, efficient work. And your leadership will help create an environment where people can ask questions, share ideas, and take responsibility for their work.

Annual salary of $110,000–$145,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated supervisory capabilities.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• A 401(k) with employer matching contributions.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Continuing professional education.
• Opportunities for continued technical and leadership development.