Tax Senior

SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm in the west region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolvement.
In-Office/Remote/Hybrid available. We are open to discussing seasonal employment or reduced schedule in the "off-season" if you prefer to work less during slower times of the year.  

Responsibilities

• Performs diversified accounting, and tax assignments under the direction of supervisor, manager or partner.
• Directs and instructs assistants, where applicable, in work to be performed and working paper review.
• Prepare individual and business taxes at moderate difficulty level with some complex transactions
• Uses research tools as appropriate to answer questions during tax planning assignments and return preparation and review
• Suggests client tax planning ideas to supervisor, manager, or Partner.
• Prepares routine correspondence to client and the IRS for approval and signature of a manager or Partner; writes comments for management letters.
• Supervises staff accountants and assistants with assignments, instructs them in work to be performed, reviews work done and directs necessary revisions.
• Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Overtime work required from January 1 to April 15, may occasionally be in excess of 55 hours per week.

Qualifications

• At least three to five (3 to 5) years’ experience in public accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity of auditing and accounting tasks and tax knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or master’s degree in accounting.
• Either hold a current and valid CPA’s license or be working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam.
• If licensed, should be a member in good standing with the AICPA.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.