What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Manger/Senior Manager position at Shannon & Associates?
Tax Manager / Senior Tax Manager
About Shannon & Associates
For more than 70 years, Shannon & Associates has served clients with integrity, technical expertise, and a commitment to lasting relationships. Our collaborative team values continuous learning, professional growth, and the contributions each person brings to our firm.
We’re seeking a Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager, with the role tailored to your experience, technical expertise, and leadership strengths. Whether you’re ready to step into a management role or are an experienced manager looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
You’ll manage client engagements, provide thoughtful tax guidance, and help develop our team. Your responsibilities and level of leadership will reflect your experience and may include:
- Managing tax engagements for a diverse client base
- Reviewing partnership, corporate, and individual tax returns
- Developing tax planning strategies that align with clients’ goals
- Researching complex tax issues and communicating practical recommendations
- Building strong client relationships and serving as a trusted advisor
- Coordinating engagement timelines, workloads, and deliverables
- Coaching and mentoring staff to support their technical and professional growth
- Collaborating with firm leadership on client service and practice improvements
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and use technology effectively
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA certification required
- Progressive public accounting tax experience appropriate for a Manager or Senior Manager role
- Strong technical skills in tax preparation, review, and planning
- Experience managing engagements and supporting staff development
- Clear communication skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships
- Sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Experience with manufacturers, distributors, closely held businesses, estates and trusts, and/or high-net-worth individuals is a plus
Why Shannon & Associates?
- A supportive culture grounded in integrity, respect, and collaboration
- Opportunities to expand your expertise and grow as a leader
- Meaningful input into how we serve clients and improve our practice
- A team that values professional development and celebrates shared success
- Work that makes a difference for clients and our community
Let’s Talk About Your Next Step
If you’re ready to grow your tax career with a firm that values your experience, ideas, and leadership, we invite you to apply. We look forward to learning about your strengths and how you could contribute to Shannon & Associates.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Experience:
- Public Accounting : 10 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPA (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Kent, WA 98030 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kent, WA 98030
Salary : $130,000 - $195,000