5+ years in public accounting with increasing responsibility in tax complexity
2+ years representing clients before tax authorities
1+ year supervising tax preparers
Bachelor's in accounting required; Master's in taxation preferred
40 hours of continuing education yearly required
Current CPA license mandatory
Responsibilities
Conduct technical reviews and approve complex tax returns
Manage larger tax returns and delegate tasks to tax preparers
Engage in client meetings and support tax planning for significant clients
Prepare complex business tax returns and assist in tax planning
Oversee client services for delegated clients from partners or managers
Manage governmental tax examinations and client representation
Develop and evaluate staff performance and create training materials
Contribute to practice development through community and industry engagement
Benefits
401(k) plan with employer matching
Flexible work arrangements
Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development opportunities and training programs
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Performs technical tax review and approval of tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
Assumes 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 Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients.
Assists in aspects of tax planning as well as preparing the more complex business returns.
Assumes client service responsibility for clients the Tax Supervisor Accountant works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the partner or manager.
Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
Works to develop responsible, trained staff by issuing performance evaluations, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
Possesses a complete knowledge of the firm's philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.
Participates in firm's practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
Qualifications
At least five (5) years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax return complexity, scope, and research.
At least two (2) years' experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
Minimum of 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.
$118,000 - $150,000 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.
