Schram & Associates | Seattle Area (Kent, Washington)

Salary $150,000 - $175,000

Schram & Associates is an accounting, tax, and consulting services firm with an in-house financial planning team and locations in Covington & Bellevue. We have been serving the Puget sound area and beyond since 1988. We have built a strong diversified client list by having a vested interest in our clients’ business and financial success. We have a creative and proactive approach that empowers our colleagues to tailor their own approach to best meet our clients’ needs.

Schram & Associates is highly regarded and active in the community receiving consecutive years of the “Best of” professional services award. We support our community through referrals, charitable giving, and eco-friendly processes. We also pride ourselves in promoting a strong work life balance with flexible schedules and highly competitive salary and benefits package.

Our continued growth has created a need to add to our fun and knowledgeable team. We are currently recruiting for Tax Manager for our Covington location. The Tax Manager will bring their knowledge and expertise to assist in leading the firms’ team of Tax Associates.

Qualified Tax Manager candidates should have:

• Minimum 5 plus years of experience in an accounting or tax preparation firm (required)
• Active CPA license or EA (required)
• BA Accounting/Finance/Business
• Extensive knowledge preparing Individual, Partnership, Corporation, Trust, and Estate Tax returns (required)
• Success in researching and resolving complex tax issues (required)
• Experience reviewing and mentoring junior preparer tax returns (preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft office products, Adobe PDF (tic tie calculate), QuickBooks, and tax preparation software such as Ultra Tax (preferred)
• Experience managing team budget, workflow, and performance goals (preferred)

Your role:

• Mentor a team of tax preparers and act as a resource for resolution of tax regulation questions
• Prepare/Review tax returns with a focus on adding client value through tax strategy and business planning, and working with our in-house financial planning team
• Interact virtually and directly with clients handling questions, planning, and consulting
• Oversee tax projections for estimates throughout the year
• Opportunity to provide clients with IRS representation
• Remain up to date on current tax regulations
• Provide input in process improvement and business projects as they arise

We offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Business casual environment
• Open culture so you can make a difference
• Reimbursement for WSCPA and AICPA Memberships and CPE
• Diversified client list making every day a little different
• Career advancement opportunities