Experienced Tax Staff

SingerLewak LLP

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 74,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading accounting firm in San Jose is seeking an Experienced Tax Staff Accountant to join their team. This role involves preparing tax returns, conducting compliance research, and managing financial statements. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in accounting and have at least two years of relevant experience. Join a firm known for its commitment to professional development and client service.

Qualifications

2 years of work experience in public accounting.
Experience in preparing individual and corporate tax returns.
Ability to conduct tax research for compliance.

Responsibilities

Prepare income tax returns for corporations and individuals.
Reconcile bank accounts and create financial statements.
Calculate depreciation expense and perform schedule computations.

Skills

Accounting

Tax Preparation

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

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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.

Responsibilities

Records transactions in ledgers, prepares trial balances and simple financial statements using computer software program.
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.
Prepares income tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and individuals, including federal and state tax returns for multi-state companies and consolidated returns for affiliated groups.
Creates financial statements for businesses from analyzing transactions, reconciling bank accounts and making adjustments to journal entries.
Conducts tax research to ensure compliance with tax law.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Accounting, Business, Business Management, Economics, Finance or in a closely related field,
2 years of work experience in public accounting or in a closely related occupation.
Experience in preparing individual tax returns for clients.
Experience filing corporate tax returns for LLC, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, and Non-profits.

$69,000 - $74,000 a year

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.

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