Experienced Tax Staff

SingerLewak LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

SingerLewak LLP in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced staff accountant to support client engagements across accounting and tax services. The role involves recording transactions, preparing trial balances, reconciling accounts, and assisting with audits and tax returns, with opportunities to take on senior responsibilities.

The position can be in-office or hybrid, with hourly pay between $36.05 and $45.67 and overtime eligible.

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.

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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Deadline-oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA licensure or pursuing CPA

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.

$36.05 - $45.67 an hour

This is a nonexempt position. Overtime is paid at time and a half of hourly rate.

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.