Tax Senior

SingerLewak; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SingerLewak in Denver, Colorado, seeks an experienced accounting professional to join their team. This role involves performing diversified accounting, auditing, and tax assignments under supervision, requiring a solid understanding of tax preparation and general accounting.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of public accounting experience and relevant educational qualifications. A CPA license or progress towards obtaining one is necessary. Heavy overtime may be required during tax season.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of public accounting experience with increasing complexity.
• Minimum 40 hours of continuing professional education yearly.
• Must hold a valid CPA's license or be on track to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting, auditing, and tax assignments.
• Direct and instruct assistants on task completion.
• Prepare and review complicated tax returns.
• Suggest tax planning ideas to supervisors.
• Train and assist less experienced staff.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Tax preparation knowledge

Auditing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree 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.

The perfect candidate will enjoy learning about different industries, competitive markets, and specialized practice areas, such as trust, bankruptcy, business operations management, and litigation support. A foundational knowledge of tax preparation and general accounting is required for success.

$88,000 - $95,000 a year

Responsibilities

• Performs diversified accounting, auditing, and tax assignments under the direction of supervisor, manager or partner.
• Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards.
• Directs and instructs assistants, where applicable, in work to be performed and working paper review.
• Prepares workpapers to support complicated tax returns and other tax compliance projects.
• Suggests client tax planning ideas to supervisor, manager, or Partner.
• Prepares routine correspondence to client for approval and signature of a Partner; writes comments for management letters.
• Trains staff and assists accountants and assistants with assignments, instructs them in work to be performed, reviews work done and directs necessary revisions.
• 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.

Qualifications

• At least three to five (3 to 5) years’ experience in public accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity of auditing and accounting tasks and tax knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or master’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum of forty (40) hours of continuing professional education is required each year.
• 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.
• If licensed, should be a member in good standing with the AICPA.

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.