Tax Supervisor

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Salary Range :132000 - 159000 USD / year