3+ years of recent public accounting tax experience required.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Active CPA license or currently on an active CPA track required.
Strong experience preparing individual and business tax returns.
Solid understanding of federal and California tax regulations.
Strong tax research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with clients and colleagues.
Willingness to work additional hours as needed during tax busy season.
Responsibilities
Prepare and review complex federal and multi-state income tax returns for various entities.
Prepare tax projections, estimated tax calculations, and extensions.
Identify tax-planning opportunities and provide practical recommendations to clients.
Research federal, state, and local tax matters.
Communicate directly with clients to obtain information and resolve tax issues.
Review work prepared by staff accountants and provide guidance and mentorship.
Assist with IRS, FTB, and other taxing-authority notices and inquiries.
Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
Assist with special tax, accounting, and advisory projects as needed.
Benefits
Full-time, in-office position.
Substantial client exposure and challenging assignments beyond routine tax preparation.
Opportunity to develop technical, advisory, and client-facing skills.
Work directly with experienced professionals and a diverse client base.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join our Los Angeles public accounting practice. This is a full-time, in-office, exempt position for a tax professional who is ready to take greater ownership of client engagements while continuing to develop technical, advisory, and client-facing skills.
You will work directly with experienced professionals and a diverse client base on federal and multi-state tax compliance, planning, research, and special projects. The position offers substantial client exposure and the opportunity to work on challenging assignments beyond routine tax preparation.
Responsibilities
Prepare and review complex federal and multi-state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, LLCs, trusts, and estates.
Prepare tax projections, estimated tax calculations, and extensions.
Identify tax-planning opportunities and provide practical recommendations to clients.
Research federal, state, and local tax matters.
Communicate directly with clients to obtain information, resolve tax issues, and explain tax matters.
Review work prepared by staff accountants and provide guidance and mentorship.
Assist with IRS, FTB, and other taxing-authority notices and inquiries.
Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and high professional standards.
Assist with special tax, accounting, and advisory projects as needed.
Qualifications
3+ years of recent public accounting tax experience required.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Active CPA license or currently on an active CPA track required.
Strong experience preparing individual and business tax returns.
Solid understanding of federal and California tax regulations.
Strong tax research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with clients and colleagues.
Willingness to work additional hours as needed during tax busy season.
$95,000 - $120,000 a year
About Singer Lewak
SingerLewak is a full-service accounting firm with offices in California, Colorado, and Washington. They offer tax, audit, and consulting services to a variety of industries, including entertainment, real estate, and technology. The firm was founded in 1959 and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Los Angeles Business Journal and Accounting Today.
