Tax Senior, Not-for-Profit (Local Hybrid)

Join a nationally recognized non-profit tax practice where your work goes beyond compliance and creates meaningful impact for mission-driven organizations across the country. As a Tax Senior, you'll work with private foundations, social service organizations, schools, associations, and other exempt organizations while tackling complex tax issues, contributing to consulting and advisory projects, and helping shape the future of a growing practice. You'll collaborate with a supportive team that values knowledge sharing, embraces new technology, and actively invests in the development of its people. If you're energized by continuous learning, mentoring others, and exploring innovative AI and automation tools, this is an opportunity to expand both your technical expertise and your career. 

As a Tax Senior, you'll serve as a key connection point between Associates and Managers, overseeing complex not-for-profit tax engagements from planning through delivery while ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely execution. You'll review returns, research technical issues, communicate directly with clients, provide coaching and guidance to Associates, and help keep work moving efficiently across the team. Beyond compliance, you'll have opportunities to contribute to consulting projects, technical training, process improvements, and the adoption of emerging technologies. This position is an important part of the firm’s leadership pipeline, offering a pathway to expanded client relationship management, people leadership, and long-term career growth within the non-exempt organization’s tax practice.

Tax Seniors report into the office 3 days per week in Bellevue, WA to mentor and coach Associates and resolve technical questions. Successful candidates need to be located in the greater Seattle area.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 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. 

• 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.

• Research technical tax issues and properly document with clear conclusions. Review and analyze various issues related to IRS and other regulations.  Propose solutions and communicate findings with managers, shareholders and clients.

• 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.

• Perform other duties as assigned by manager to support the needs of the organization.

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field or a combination of education and directly related work experience. CPA License or equivalent.

Experience:  3+ years’ progressively more responsible assignments in public accounting in tax preparation, tax research and compliance with non-profit organizations.  Demonstrated successful experience as a lead. You must pass a background check, including a credit check, at any time to remain eligible for this position. 

Salary Range: $100,000 minimum to $132,801 maximum salary range USD 

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]. 

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]. 

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