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Tax Manager Trusts & Estates

SingerLewak

Job Location:

Bremerton, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 120000 - 150000

Posted: 16 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 13 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operatingin the western region. Serving clients since 1959 SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices services and industry specializations SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution.

SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm in the west region. Serving clients since 1959 SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices services and industry specializations SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolvement.

A qualified applicant should have a strong working knowledge of trust taxation theory trust/fiduciary accounting income and distributable net income rules and be familiar with the concepts of revocable living trusts and other grantor trusts marital trusts bypass trusts charitable split-interest trusts and should be familiar with Washington estate tax laws. A strong applicant should also possess a strong knowledge of corporate pass-through entity and individual taxation.

Responsibilities

Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills necessary for advising clients.
Performs all task related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients.
Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and A&A staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.
Assumes tax preparation responsibility for the more complex business returns.
Assumes client service responsibility for clients the Tax Manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the Partner.
Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firms clients.
Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
Assumes responsibility for smooth flow of tax returns through the tax preparation system to assure accurate complete and timely preparation and delivery of all clients tax returns.
Adheres to accurate and timely billing and collection processes are made.
Participates in firm practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources community and industry activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsible for the development coaching and training of Supervising Seniors Seniors Semi-seniors and Staff accountants.
Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs.
Participates in reviews and evaluations of the Tax Department.

Qualifications

At least five to seven years experience in public accounting demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity scope and research.
Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
Bachelors degree in accounting required masters degree in taxation preferred.
A current and valid certified public accountants license is required.

$120000 - $150000 a year

SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

Required Experience:

Manager

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