7-10 years of public accounting experience, with increasing complexity in tax work.
Experience in tax provision and corporate tax matters.
At least 2 years of direct client representation before tax authorities.
Minimum of 1 year in a supervisory role over tax preparers.
Bachelor's degree in accounting; master's in taxation preferred.
40 hours of annual continuing education to maintain skills.
Active CPA license and membership with the AICPA.
Responsibilities
Perform technical reviews and approvals of all tax returns and governmental examinations.
Serve as a subject matter expert in tax-related matters.
Manage client service tasks to ensure assignments meet budget requirements.
Assume responsibility for larger tax returns and delegate duties to tax preparers.
Engage actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts with larger clients.
Act as a resource for tax preparers and accounting staff on tax issues.
Communicate essential tax developments affecting clients and the firm.
Assist in developing staff through training and performance evaluations.
Stay informed on economic and political trends that impact tax legislation.
Contribute to firm development through community and industry engagement.
Travel occasionally for client visits and seminars.
Be prepared for periodic overtime, especially during peak tax season.
Benefits
Continuing education opportunities to maintain and grow technical skills.
Involvement in firm practice development through community activities.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Travel opportunities to engage with clients and participate in industry events.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
Serves as a subject matter expert in discipline or industry.
Performs all task related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the A&A Department with larger clients.
Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and A&A staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.
Assumes client service responsibility for clients the Tax Manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the Partner.
Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firms' clients.
Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, development training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
Participates in firm practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
Occasional travel for work at clients' offices, meetings, and seminars.
Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January 1 to April 15, may be in excess of 55 hours per week.
Qualifications
Seven to ten years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
Tax provision and corporate tax experience
At least two (2) years' experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
Bachelor's degree in accounting required, master's degree in taxation preferred.
Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills.
A current and valid certified public accountant's license is required.
Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs.
$217,000 - $256,000 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.
