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Tax Specialist jobs in Seattle, WA
Tax specialists prepare returns and plan around tax law for individuals or businesses. They track changing regulations, find legitimate savings, and keep filings accurate and on time.
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$30–$78/hr
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of 8 employees (1 Accounting Manager, 3 staff accountants, 3 AP specialists and 1 AR specialist) including hiring, training, goal setting... ...Perform monthly reviews of journal entries, account reconciliations, tax sch…
$94.3k - $156.9k
Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE…
$90k - $110k
Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of E…
$125k - $150k
Job Title: Senior Tax Accountant or Tax Manager Industry: Public Accounting Location: Greater Seattle area Employment Type: Full-Time Work Environment - hybrid after first 90 days in office Compensation: $125k - 150k bas…
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Job Description Job Description Senior Tax Manager, CPATax Advisory | Client Leadership | Incoming Book of Business | Partnership Track Opportunity Compensation: $150,000–$200,000 Base + Performance Bonus + Partnership P…
$77k - $202k
The Opportunity As an IT Audit/SOX - Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in delivering end-to-end internal audit services to clients across various industries. Within our Risk & Regulatory practice, you will f…
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connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Tax Accountant - Business Tax Services - Private Client Services - Manager - Multip…
$82k - $136.3k
exciting and innovative future is now. PSE's Office of Controller team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Senior Tax Accountant position! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this positio…
$23.41 - $29.69 per hour
Kindred Hospital Seattle – First Hill is an 80-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your phys…
$200k - $230k
transaction-ready at every stage of growth. You’ll own the accounting function end-to-end — consolidations, close, compliance, audit, tax, and systems — while also serving as a forward-looking thought partner on how AI a…
$60k - $90k
A Top CPA firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Associate to their growing team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent growth of the firm, there is an o…
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What tax specialists earn in Seattle
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $30–$41 | $62k–$85k |
| Mid level | $41–$57 | $85k–$119k |
| Senior | $54–$78 | $112k–$162k |
Adjusted for the Seattle market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Federal and state tax lawTax return preparationTax researchTax software (UltraTax, Lacerte)Tax planning strategiesIRS correspondenceExcelDeadline managementClient communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What types of returns have you prepared, and at what volume?
Be specific: individual, partnership, S corp, or multi-state, and roughly how many per season. Complexity handled matters more than raw count.
How do you stay current with tax law changes?
Name real habits — IRS updates, CPE, firm alerts, or research platforms like Checkpoint — and one recent change you applied in practice.
Walk me through how you research an unfamiliar tax question.
Show the hierarchy: code and regulations first, then rulings and guidance, then documenting the position and its support before advising.
Tell me about a tax-saving opportunity you found for a client or employer.
Describe how you spotted it, the rules that made it legitimate, and the dollar amount saved. Keep the tone factual rather than clever.
How do you handle an IRS notice or examination?
Explain reading the notice carefully, gathering documentation, responding within deadlines, and keeping the client calm and informed throughout.
How do you manage the workload of filing season?
Talk about early document collection, workflow tracking, and triage by deadline and complexity, plus knowing when to extend rather than rush.
What do you do if you discover an error on a previously filed return?
Show integrity and process: quantify the impact, advise on amending, and follow the correction rules rather than hoping it goes unnoticed.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For tax specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List return types and volumes per season, including multi-state or consolidated work, since firms match on complexity.
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Quantify savings you identified for clients or the company, even as a range.
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Name your software precisely — UltraTax, Lacerte, ProSystem fx, OneSource — because it shortens onboarding.
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State credentials clearly: CPA, EA, or exam progress, each of which changes what work you can sign.
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Include IRS representation or notice-resolution experience; it distinguishes preparers from advisors.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Tax Preparer
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Tax Specialist
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Senior Tax Specialist
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Tax Manager
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Tax Director
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