Tax Supervising Senior

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.** The Tax Supervising Senior is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all clients' tax returns. Advanced technical skills in a variety of tax and accounting areas, along with well-developed and applied management and Supervising Senior skills are required. The Tax Supervising Senior makes decisions on all but the most unusual tax situations. ### Responsibilities - Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity. - Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients. - Assumes client service responsibility for clients the tax Supervising Senior 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. - 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. - Participates in firm's practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities. - **Supervisory Responsibilities:** - Responsible for the development and training of senior, semi-seniors and staff accountants. - Works to develop responsible, trained staff by issuing performance evaluations, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs. ### 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.