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StaffBuffalo

Personal Tax Manager

StaffBuffalo, Amherst, New York, United States

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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 K-1s, 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.

StaffBuffalo

is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.

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