Experienced Tax Staff

Job description

**SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western 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 evolution.** ### Responsibilities - Records transactions in ledgers, prepares trial balances and simple financial statements using computer software program. - Reconciles accounts to control accounts. - Performs schedule computations of accruals, property and equipment, and calculates depreciation expense. - Works effectively within given budgetary parameters; assist staff in prioritizing and managing their workload. Approaches projects with a sense of urgency and is completion orientated. - Performs audit or review procedures as assigned by supervisors. - Prepares payroll tax, sales or other local tax and certain personal income tax returns. - Performs other accounting, auditing and tax duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel. - May be given senior level responsibilities of planning and scheduling engagements. - May be required to perform all phases of an engagement including report writing. - Punctually enters time and expenses to support efficient billing processes. - May supervise staff accountants. ### Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. - At least two (2) years of experience in public 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. - Ability to organize work and projects, prioritize and meet deadlines. Ability to complete work in an efficient and accurate manner. - Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and personal income taxes. - 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. - This job can be performed in-office or in a hybrid capacity.