Senior Tax Accountant - In-Office, Client-Focused CPA Path

SingerLewak; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SingerLewak in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join our public accounting practice. This is a full-time, in-office, exempt position for a tax professional who is ready to take greater ownership of client engagements while continuing to develop technical, advisory, and client-facing skills.

You will work directly with experienced professionals and a diverse client base on federal and multi-state tax compliance, planning, research, and special projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent public accounting tax experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA license or CPA track required.
• Strong tax research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex federal and multi-state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, LLCs, trusts, and estates.
• Prepare tax projections, estimated tax calculations, and extensions.
• Identify tax-planning opportunities and provide practical recommendations to clients.
• Research federal, state, and local tax matters.
• Communicate directly with clients to obtain information, resolve tax issues, and explain tax matters.
• Review work prepared by staff accountants and provide guidance and mentorship.
• Assist with IRS, FTB, and other taxing-authority notices and inquiries.
• Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and high professional standards.
• Assist with special tax, accounting, and advisory projects as needed.

Skills

Public accounting tax experience

Tax research

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independence

Overtime readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Active CPA license or CPA-track

Job description

SingerLewak in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join our public accounting practice. This is a full-time, in-office, exempt position for a tax professional who is ready to take greater ownership of client engagements while continuing to develop technical, advisory, and client-facing skills.

You will work directly with experienced professionals and a diverse client base on federal and multi-state tax compliance, planning, research, and special projects.