Tax Manager - Public

We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a growing public accounting team in the Spokane Valley area. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented tax specialist who brings strong technical judgment, excels in complex compliance and planning work, and can provide thoughtful guidance across a wide range of entity structures. You will partner with colleagues and clients to deliver accurate, high-quality tax services while helping shape strategy on sophisticated federal and state tax matters. This role is 100% onsite in Spokane Valley.

Responsibilities:

• Review intricate tax filings for individuals, partnerships, and corporations, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with current tax rules.

• Analyze federal, state, and local tax requirements and apply them to client situations to support compliance and identify advantageous tax positions.

• Conduct in-depth research on technical tax issues, including partnership allocations, basis matters, distributions, and multistate corporate filing considerations.

• Lead tax planning efforts related to entity selection, transaction structuring, and strategies designed to reduce tax exposure for clients.

• Act as a subject matter resource for complex engagements by interpreting regulatory developments and advising team members on technical positions.

• Manage multiple tax engagements at once, keeping work on schedule and maintaining firm standards for quality and risk management.

• Oversee the review process for client deliverables and contribute to decisions involving engagement risk, scope, and readiness for final approval.

• Communicate directly with clients to explain tax implications, address compliance concerns, and recommend practical solutions tied to business objectives.

BENEFITS:

Medical/Dental/Vision - 100% paid for employee

HSA account

Life insurance

401k plan + match

4 weeks PTO + paid holidays

Continuing Education

Onsite gym facilities

Qualifications:

• Active CPA license is required.

• At least 5 years of progressive public accounting tax experience, including significant responsibility for reviewing complex returns.

• Strong expertise in partnership taxation as well as corporate tax compliance.

• Advanced tax research skills using authoritative guidance, regulations, case law, and specialized research platforms.

• Experience working with layered ownership structures, multiple related entities, and intercompany activity.

• Ability to balance competing priorities and deliver accurate work in a deadline-driven environment.

Compensation

$120,000.00-$170,000.00 Yearly

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