Tax Senior

As a Tax Senior, you work closely with our clients to gather information, develop solutions to tax matters, clearly communicate any discrepancies, and provide a high level of service. You work with a collaborative team to bounce ideas around, find solutions, and work towards client engagement completion deadlines. Clark Nuber allows sufficient time for training and mentoring, whether it is you mentoring associates or someone mentoring you to develop your knowledge base.

You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues to design and execute comprehensive tax strategies for real estate clients, not-for-profits, commercial clients, and/or high-net-worth individuals and their affiliated entities. You’ll play a key role in advising clients on ways to optimize their family wealth and business success, providing meaningful insights that make a lasting impact.

If you like working with a variety of clients/industries as well as working on a variety of tax returns and compliance matters, then consider Clark Nuber for your next career move. Tax Seniors are an integral part of our company’s success, and we provide the flexible work culture to allow for success.

A Tax Senior will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university, a licensed CPA, and at least 2-3 years of recent experience in tax. You must pass a credit check at any time to remain eligible for this position.

Some essential job functions of this job include but are not limited to:

-Manage the tax compliance process which includes staffing, gathering information, reviewing tax returns and work papers and delivering the tax return in accordance with pre-established budget and standards. Communicate regularly with managers and shareholders regarding the status of assigned engagements. Highlight technical issues identified during engagement to manager and/or shareholder.

-Review the work performed by associates on tax returns and work papers to ensure accuracy and compliance with professional and organizational standards, as well as codes and regulations. Provide feedback and technical assistance for issues that might arise. Ensure timelines are met.

-Communicate regularly with clients throughout the engagement to answer questions, obtain information, and discuss issues and progress. Assist clients with IRS examinations, appeals and other practice and procedure matters.

-Present in-house technical training for staff that supports organizational needs.  Attend CPE courses for required professional development.  

-Provide informal feedback to assigned associates during the engagement and formal, written feedback at the end of the engagement or during the annual review process, as appropriate.

This position can be 100% in the office or hybrid schedule, meaning you have to live in the greater Seattle area to work from the office each week.

Salary Range: $98,000 minimum to $130,710 maximum

Benefits: At Clark Nuber, we believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally from day one. Here's what you can expect:

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: We offer fully paid medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance for employees. Dependent coverage is subsidized, with all benefits starting on your first day.
• Time Off & Flexibility: Enjoy 10 paid holidays, up to 5 weeks of flexible time off annually, and a sabbatical program for tenured employees—because we value work-life integration. We provide paid parental leave to support you and your family during important life moments.
• Professional Growth: We’re committed to your development. We cover licensing, certifications, tuition, and association fees to help you grow your career.
• Financial Wellness: Our benefits include a matching 401(k), annual profit-sharing, special performance bonuses, and on-the-spot recognition rewards.

At Clark Nuber, we foster a culture of excellence, flexibility, and continuous learning—because when you thrive, we all do.

Clark Nuber is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where employees are valued, empowered to positively support our business objectives and clients, and recognized for their individual and team contributions. We believe that building an inclusive culture is essential for all our employees to bring their authentic, whole selves to work and experience a sense of belonging and support. Our culture is to lead with respect and acceptance of difference. We expect all employees to embrace this principle and to express it in workplace interactions and through everyday practices.

Please note that transcription or recording of interviews is not permitted per Clark Nuber policy. Clark Nuber complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

This position is open until filled and you can apply by clicking the APPLY button and completing the online application.

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Clark Nuber does not accept unsolicited candidates, resumes, or referrals from staffing agencies or third parties unless there is a signed agreement in place. Any submissions to any employee or owner of Clark Nuber without a pre-existing agreement will be considered Clark Nuber’s property and not subject to fees. For existing agreements, a role must be approved by the Human Resources department in writing and open to external search; otherwise, submittals and referrals will be considered Clark Nuber property and not subject to fees. For inquiries regarding referrals or contracts, please contact [email protected].