Tax Intern

SingerLewak LLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

SingerLewak LLP invites interns to contribute to a range of accounting assignments under supervision, gaining practical experience while applying accounting knowledge and meeting time constraints. The role focuses on supporting ledgers, trial balances, and basic financial statements, with exposure to audits and tax work within a respected firm.

Performance hinges on the quality of work and the ability to manage deadlines, offering a real-world pathway for students pursuing accounting degrees.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and at least two years' work towards a bachelor’s degree, usually in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assists in recording transactions in ledgers, prepares trial balances and simple financial statements using computer software program.
• Assists in reconciling accounts to control accounts.
• Assists in performing schedule computations of accruals, property and equipment, and calculates depreciation expense.
• Assists in performing audit or review procedures as assigned by supervisors.
• Assists in preparation of payroll tax, sales or other local tax and certain personal income tax returns.
• Assists in performance of other accounting, auditing and tax duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Assists in compiling workpapers and other accounting reports needed for audits.

Education

High School Diploma and two years toward a bachelor's degree (usually in accounting)

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.

Interns are given a wide variety of diversified accounting assignments under the supervision of different professionals. Performance is judged based on the quality of work, application of accounting knowledge, and ability to meet time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Assists in recording transactions in ledgers, prepares trial balances and simple financial statements using computer software program.
• Assists in reconciling accounts to control accounts.
• Assists in performing schedule computations of accruals, property and equipment, and calculates depreciation expense.
• Assists in performing audit or review procedures as assigned by supervisors.
• Assists in preparation of payroll tax, sales or other local tax and certain personal income tax returns.
• Assists in performance of other accounting, auditing and tax duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Assists in compiling workpapers and other accounting reports needed for audits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and at least two years' work towards a bachelor’s degree, usually in accounting.

$26 - $30 an hour

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.