Tax Professional Jobs in Washington
Tax Professional jobs in Washington draw strong demand across corporate accounting, public accounting firms, and the state's substantial technology sector, with openings ranging from entry-level tax associates through senior managers and directors. Seattle, Bellevue, and Spokane concentrate the largest share of hiring, with established employers such as Microsoft, Amazon, and KPMG's Pacific Northwest offices consistently seeking tax talent. The most sought-after specialties include corporate tax compliance, international tax, and state and local tax, reflecting Washington's unique position as a state with no personal income tax but complex business and use tax obligations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and tax practice leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement and strengthen the firm’s overall tax quality framework.
- Lead strategic initiatives that advance Tax Professional Practice Group’s (Tax PPG) quality capabilities through innovation, data analytics, and continuous process improvement.
- Drive the adoption and integration of AI-enabled solutions within Tax PPG to identify, evaluate, and champion practical AI use cases that improve quality, streamline activities, and enhance the effectiveness and operational efficiency of Tax PPG.
- Partner with Market Tax Leaders (MTLs) to promote tax quality initiatives, address quality trends, and support remediation and continuous improvement efforts.
- Serve as the primary Tax PPG liaison with Client Operations and Tax Technology to support operational alignment with tax quality policies and facilitate monitoring compliance.
- Lead and oversee the tax quality control (QC) inspection program, including planning, execution, reporting, and continuous improvement of the firm’s tax quality review process.
- Develop and oversee executive reporting and dashboards that provide real-time visibility into tax QC inspection results, quality metrics, emerging risks, and program performance, enabling data-driven decision-making by Tax PPG and Tax Service Line leadership.
- Present QC inspection and monitoring results and quality trends to PPG and Tax Service Line leadership, serving as a strategic advisor on matters impacting tax quality.
- Support the due diligence, onboarding, and integration of merged firms by assessing tax quality processes, implementing Tax PPG standards, and facilitating successful integration into the firm’s quality framework.
- Other duties as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
- MBA or Master's Degree preferred
- Fifteen (15) years of public accounting tax experience, including 5 years of relevant Tax Professional Practice Group experience
- Big 4 or top-tier consulting firm experience preferred
- CPA license, required
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills preferred
- Strong understanding of tax practice operations, engagement lifecycle, and tax quality management frameworks
- Experience designing and implementing quality inspection and monitoring programs, preferred
- Strong project management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish credibility and trust across a diverse stakeholder group
The pay rate range for this job position is $230,830 to $302,980 (Seattle/Dallas), $229,000 to $317,400 (Chicago). Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
Overview
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and tax practice leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement and strengthen the firm’s overall tax quality framework.
- Lead strategic initiatives that advance Tax Professional Practice Group’s (Tax PPG) quality capabilities through innovation, data analytics, and continuous process improvement.
- Drive the adoption and integration of AI-enabled solutions within Tax PPG to identify, evaluate, and champion practical AI use cases that improve quality, streamline activities, and enhance the effectiveness and operational efficiency of Tax PPG.
- Partner with Market Tax Leaders (MTLs) to promote tax quality initiatives, address quality trends, and support remediation and continuous improvement efforts.
- Serve as the primary Tax PPG liaison with Client Operations and Tax Technology to support operational alignment with tax quality policies and facilitate monitoring compliance.
- Lead and oversee the tax quality control (QC) inspection program, including planning, execution, reporting, and continuous improvement of the firm’s tax quality review process.
- Develop and oversee executive reporting and dashboards that provide real-time visibility into tax QC inspection results, quality metrics, emerging risks, and program performance, enabling data-driven decision-making by Tax PPG and Tax Service Line leadership.
- Present QC inspection and monitoring results and quality trends to PPG and Tax Service Line leadership, serving as a strategic advisor on matters impacting tax quality.
- Support the due diligence, onboarding, and integration of merged firms by assessing tax quality processes, implementing Tax PPG standards, and facilitating successful integration into the firm’s quality framework.
- Other duties as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
- MBA or Master's Degree preferred
- Fifteen (15) years of public accounting tax experience, including 5 years of relevant Tax Professional Practice Group experience
- Big 4 or top-tier consulting firm experience preferred
- CPA license, required
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills preferred
- Strong understanding of tax practice operations, engagement lifecycle, and tax quality management frameworks
- Experience designing and implementing quality inspection and monitoring programs, preferred
- Strong project management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish credibility and trust across a diverse stakeholder group
The pay rate range for this job position is $230,830 to $302,980 (Seattle/Dallas), $229,000 to $317,400 (Chicago). Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax professional jobs across Washington.
- Active CPA license issued or recognized by the Washington State Board of Accountancy
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated experience with federal and Washington state business and use tax compliance
- Proficiency in tax software such as Thomson Reuters OneSource or similar platforms
- Strong understanding of corporate tax provisions, ASC 740, or individual tax preparation
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for advising clients or internal stakeholders
Tax Professional Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax professional in Washington?
The most direct path is earning a CPA license through the Washington State Board of Accountancy, which requires a bachelor's degree with qualifying accounting credits, passing all four sections of the Uniform CPA Exam, and completing a supervised experience requirement. Enrolled Agent status granted by the IRS is another recognized credential for tax-focused roles. Some employers hire candidates with a relevant degree and tax software experience while they complete licensing requirements.
How much do tax professionals make in Washington?
Tax professionals in Washington earn a median of about $45,370 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $38,260 for the lowest 10% to over $71,480 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax professionals in Washington?
Employers hiring tax professionals in Washington right now include H&R Block and Baker Tilly Canada, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's concentration of large technology headquarters and publicly traded companies in the greater Seattle and Bellevue area creates consistent demand for corporate and international tax specialists alongside the major public accounting firms serving those clients.
Which Washington cities have the most tax professional jobs?
Tacoma, Seattle, and Puyallup have the most tax professional openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue drive the largest share of demand, anchored by the headquarters of major technology and retail companies that maintain in-house tax departments, while Spokane draws hiring from regional accounting firms and healthcare organizations serving eastern Washington.
Are there remote tax professional jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 0% of tax professional openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well tax research, compliance preparation, and client advisory work translate to remote environments. Roles centered on document review, tax return preparation, and research tend to be the most consistently offered in remote or flexible formats.
How can I get hired as a tax professional in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is applying for a tax associate or staff accountant role at a regional public accounting firm in Seattle, Bellevue, or Spokane, where firms such as Moss Adams actively recruit candidates who are sitting for the CPA exam. Large Washington employers with in-house tax departments sometimes offer rotational programs for new graduates. Lateral moves from bookkeeping, accounts payable, or payroll roles are common, and sitting for the Enrolled Agent exam can differentiate a candidate without prior tax experience.
Where can I find and apply to tax professional jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to tax professional jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly to the ones that match.
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