Senior Tax Manager

Job overview

The Senior Tax Manager role is onsite in Kelso, WA, with an annual base salary of $120,000–$160,000. Compensation may vary based on experience, education, and skill level. The role supports Opsahl Dawson, a Southwest Washington accounting firm providing accounting, tax preparation, and bookkeeping services. This manager oversees client tax work and helps ensure accurate, compliant, and timely filings. The role also supports strong client service, efficient project delivery, staff development, and business growth through tax research, review, consultation, and mentorship.

What you'll do

• Manage a client portfolio and deliver high-quality service
• oversee preparation, review, and timely filing of tax forms
• review work from managers, tax seniors, staff, and interns
• improve project efficiency
• mentor and guide team members
• research tax regulations and consult on complex tax matters
• contribute to business development and departmental efficiency.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior tax manager

tax preparation

public accounting

client portfolio management

tax compliance

tax review

tax research

mentorship

business development

kelso wa

ascend partner firms

cpa or ea

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Unlimited PTO
• medical, dental, vision, and voluntary insurance options
• 401(k) matching
• annual performance bonus
• 12 paid holidays
• flexible scheduling
• professional development
• $500 annual vacation incentive
• equity program eligibility for qualifying senior managers.

Why this role

CPA or EA and a bachelor's degree are required; 10+ years of public accounting experience is required. Benefits include unlimited PTO, insurance options, 401(k) matching, annual performance bonus, 12 paid holidays, flexible scheduling, professional development, and equity program eligibility for qualifying senior managers.

About the employer

Ascend Partner Firms is hiring for this role. Industry: Tax Preparation Services. Sector: 54.