We are seeking a highly skilled Tax Manager to join a leading professional services firm in Spokane. This role serves as the primary point of contact for complex corporate tax issues, advising clients on tax implications, ASC 740 tax accruals, and strategic planning to minimize tax burdens. The ideal candidate will balance technical expertise with strong leadership skills to manage client engagements and mentor junior staff.
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Responsibilities:
Tax Compliance & Management: Oversee the review of complex corporate tax returns, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage engagement budgets, staffing, and billing.
ASC 740 Oversight: Proactively apply accounting standards for income taxes (ASC 740), including the evaluation of uncertain tax positions and coordination with audit teams.
Consulting & Strategy: Identify and implement tax-saving strategies, provide written tax advice, and serve as a technical resource for specialized tax areas.
Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and act as a career advisor for Associates and Seniors; provide performance feedback and manage daily workloads.
Business Development: Participate in networking and marketing efforts to grow the firm's presence within your area of expertise.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for client-facing presentations.
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
Proven capacity to lead and develop a team of tax professionals in a collaborative environment.
Education:
Bachelors
Experience:
4-7 years
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor???s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master???s in Taxation or Accountancy preferred).
Experience: 5+ years of relevant tax experience in public accounting or professional services, including prior supervisory experience.
Licensure: Active CPA license, EA designation, or JD/LLM.
Technical Skills: Deep understanding of ASC 740 and corporate tax law; proficiency in tax research databases and Microsoft Office.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, Washington Paid Sick Leave, all benefits are based on eligibility.
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).