Singer Lewak

Tax Senior Manager

Singer Lewak$184K — $214K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated knowledge of current tax laws.
  • Proficient in tax preparation, research, and planning software.
  • Willingness to work occasional overtime, notably high from January to April.
  • 7-10 years of public accounting experience, with a focus on tax.
  • At least 2 years of client representation before taxing authorities.
  • Minimum of 1 year in a supervisory role for tax preparers.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting; master's in taxation preferred.
  • At least 40 hours of continuing education annually to ensure skill advancement.
  • Current CPA license and good standing with AICPA.

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical tax review and approve all complexity-level tax returns.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in tax disciplines.
  • Take full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegate tasks to preparers.
  • Manage client service responsibilities for designated clients.
  • Oversee governmental tax examinations and represent clients before tax authorities.
  • Develop and train staff, participating in recruiting and performance evaluations.
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of tax returns through the preparation system.
  • Administer billing and collection processes accurately and efficiently.
  • Prepare periodic reports and projects as requested by partners.
  • Research tax software for recommendation and improvement purposes.
  • Engage in practice development through community and industry involvement.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and training.
  • Engagement in varied client service responsibilities.
  • Involvement in practice development initiatives.
  • Exposure to governmental tax examination processes.
  • Supervisory roles available for staff development.
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.


$184,000 - $214,000 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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