Personal Tax Manager

Are you a tax professional who enjoys Personal Tax Work? We’re hiring a Personal Tax Manager for a well-established and growing public accounting organization in Amherst, NY! This is an excellent opportunity for an Enrolled Agent (EA) or CPA who loves reviewing and signing personal, estate, and trust tax returns, applying K-1s, and making sure every detail is accurate, compliant, and completed with care.

With a salary range of $90,000–$110,000/year, this full-time Personal Tax Manager, offers long-term stability, clear ownership of your department, and the chance to run a high-quality Personal Tax Function within a well-respected firm. If you thrive in a role where precision matters, you enjoy supporting clients through their filings, and you like managing a smooth, efficient workflow — we want to hear from you!

This Personal Tax Manager role is ideal for someone who genuinely prefers personal returns, and is motivated by helping clients navigate their individual tax situations with confidence and clarity.

This is an in-person position in Amherst, NY

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Personal Tax Department and oversee all individual tax return operations
• Review and sign 1040s (personal income tax returns) with accuracy and compliance
• Apply K1s, investment activity, and other supporting schedules to individual returns
• Review returns prepared by staff; provide clear notes, coaching, and quality control
• Serve as a trusted resource for clients regarding their personal tax obligations and planning needs
• Manage the tax calendar, deadlines, and workflow for the individual tax season
• Collaborate with leadership and other tax departments to ensure a cohesive client experience
• Stay updated on IRS guidelines and individual tax regulations
• Support a professional, team-oriented environment throughout peak tax periods

  Qualifications:

• Enrolled Agent (EA) or CPA required
• 5+ years of experience preparing and reviewing individual tax returns
• Strong understanding of 1040s, K-1s, investment income, deductions, credits, and tax law fundamentals
• Excellent attention to detail and a genuine interest in personal tax work
• Ability to manage deadlines and departmental workflow during busy seasons
• Strong communication and client service skills
• Comfortable reviewing returns, signing off as the responsible tax professional, and ensuring compliance

  Benefits:

• Competitive salary of $90,000–$110,000/year
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Primarily on-site with flexibility to work from home when needed
• Strong internal support across accounting, payroll, and operations
• Long-term stability and room for growth

The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range.

First time working with a Recruiter? No problem! We make the process as smooth and straightforward as possible. Communication is key – to get started, all we need from you is an updated resume and some time to chat. Our team will get to know and your future career goals. Throughout the process, we will provide resume feedback, schedule and prepare you for interviews, provide client feedback, and coach you through the offer stage.

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