Singer Lewak

Tax Manager

Singer Lewak$144K — $164K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of public accounting experience with increasing tax complexity.
  • 5 years of direct experience in preparing individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns.
  • 2 years of supervisory experience overseeing tax preparers.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting; master's in taxation preferred.
  • Current CPA license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts technical reviews and approvals for tax returns and examinations.
  • Takes ownership of larger tax returns, delegating tasks to tax preparers as needed.
  • Utilizes advanced technical skills to advise clients effectively.
  • Manages client service tasks, ensuring completion within budget.
  • Engages in client meetings and tax planning with the Auditing and Accounting Department.
  • Acts as a resource for tax staff and Auditing & Accounting teams on tax questions.
  • Handles tax preparation for more complex business returns.
  • Takes responsibility for client service for designated clients and communicates vital tax developments.
  • Oversees tax return workflow ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Manages governmental tax examinations and may represent clients before tax authorities.
  • Ensures accurate billing and adherence to collection processes.
  • Researches tax preparation software for partner recommendations.
  • Contributes to practice development through networking and community involvement.
  • Develops and trains junior tax staff and participates in departmental evaluations.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities through training and mentorship.
  • Participation in practice development and networking activities.
  • Access to advanced tax software research for optimizing client services.
  • Engagement in community and industry events to enhance professional growth.
  • Potential for involvement in high-complexity tax issues and high-profile clients.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
  • Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
  • Demonstrates thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills necessary for advising clients.
  • Performs all tasks related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
  • Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients.
  • Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and A&A staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.
  • Assumes tax preparation responsibility for the more complex business returns.
  • 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.
  • Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
  • Assumes responsibility for smooth flow of tax returns through the tax preparation system to assure accurate, complete and timely preparation and delivery of all clients' tax returns.
  • Adheres to accurate and timely billing and collection processes are made.
  • Researches and evaluates tax preparation and tax research software for recommendation to partners.
  • Participates in firm practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the development, coaching and training of Supervising Seniors, Seniors, Semi-seniors and Staff accountants.
  • Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs.
  • Participates in reviews and evaluations of the Tax Department.


Qualifications

  • At least five to seven years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
  • Minimum five years of hands-on experience preparing individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns
  • Minimum two (2) years' experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required, master's degree in taxation preferred.
  • A current and valid certified public accountant's license is required.


$144,000 - $164,000 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.
Learn more about Singer Lewak
Size
200 employees
Industry
Net Income
$3 million
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$30 million

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