Tax Manager - we’ll increase your current salary and opportunity-Work/Life Balance CPA

Tax Manager CPA. Your starting salary is set by applying your skills to the Robert Half Salary Guide; then we add performance bonuses based on both firm and individual performance plus paid professional memberships and ongoing training.

• We also offer medical coverage, 401(k) Profit Sharing, Cafeteria plan benefits.
• Twenty (20) benefit days (PTO) for full time employees, with the opportunity to accrue an additional 5 benefit days per year after 5 years of full-time service.

Responsibilities:  We are expanding staff to meet the needs of our growing firm. In this position, you will be responsible for the preparation of federal, state, individual, and business income tax returns (1040, 1120S, 1120, 1065, and 1041) as well as reviewing work prepared by other staff. Experience in the following areas is a plus:  technical review of tax returns, financial planning, tax planning, dealing with IRS controversies and financial statement preparation including compilations and reviews. Your people skills will help you advise clients regarding bookkeeping, payroll, accounting system setup, and general tax inquiries.  We are looking for leaders with a proven track record who are comfortable managing client relationships. Ability to excel in a team environment and make contributions to develop the firms existing processes and procedures is essential.  Bring your willingness to learn to our firm and we’ll support your professional growth.

The Location: Our office is in NW Bellevue, WA. This is a great location in close proximity to downtown but without the rush hour traffic. We have our own free parking lot with easy freeway access and numerous options for entertaining kids.

• CPA license with Public Accounting experience (required)
• 10+ years of recent technical tax experience (required) with heavy business and individual tax background
• Dealing with IRS regarding tax controversy issues
• Staff supervisory skills
• Excellent time management, organizational and critical thinking skills
• Attention to detail with strong analytical skills
• Solid understanding of software such as QuickBooks and MS Office
• Experienced in technical review of tax returns and identification of tax savings opportunities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to think outside the box to solve complex problems
• Commitment to continuous professional skills improvement
• High ethical standards and professionalism
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and concepts (GAAP) a plus
• Experience in financial statement preparation including compilations and reviews, a plus
• Financial Planning experience or desire to develop skills, a plus

Apply by submitting cover letter and resume in PDF form.