Singer Lewak

Tax Senior Manager

Singer Lewak$170K — $205K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated knowledge of current tax laws.
  • Proficiency in computer tax preparation, tax research, and planning software.
  • Seven to ten years' experience in public accounting with a focus on tax.
  • At least two years' experience representing clients before tax authorities.
  • One year of experience supervising tax preparers.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required; master's in taxation preferred.
  • Current CPA license and membership in good standing with AICPA.

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical tax reviews and approve all tax returns and government examinations.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in the relevant discipline or industry.
  • Take full responsibility for larger tax returns, delegating tasks to tax preparers as needed.
  • Manage client service responsibilities for direct tax management clients or delegated clients.
  • Delegate and manage governmental tax examinations, representing clients before taxing authorities when required.
  • Assist in developing responsible staff through recruiting and training initiatives.
  • Ensure smooth flow of tax returns for accurate and timely preparation and delivery.

Benefits

  • Minimum of forty hours of continuing education required annually to maintain skills.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Involvement in firm practice development efforts through community and industry activities.
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.
  • Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
  • Assumes client service responsibility for clients the Tax Manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the Partner.
  • Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
  • Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, development training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
  • 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.
  • Accurate and timely billing and collection processes are made.
  • Prepares other reports and projects as requested from time to time by the partners.
  • 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.


Qualifications

  • Demonstrated knowledge of current tax laws.
  • Proficiency in use of computer tax preparation, tax research, and tax planning software programs.
  • 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.
  • Seven to ten years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
  • 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.


$170,000 - $205,000 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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