Experienced Tax Staff Accountant

SingerLewak•South San Francisco, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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: Experienced Staff Accountants have demonstrated an ability to capably perform the functions of a staff accountant and to take on certain more complex tasks. Experienced staff accountants are given a wider variety of diversified accounting and tax 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.

Requirements

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A MASTERâS DEGREE (OR FOREIGN EQUIVALENT) IN ACCOUNTING, FINANCE, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OR CLOSELY RELATED FIELD PLUS 1 YEAR OF WORK EXPERIENCE IN PUBLIC ACCOUNTING, OR CLOSELY RELATED OCCUPATION.
IN THE ALTERNATIVE, THE EMPLOYER WILL ACCEPT A BACHELORâS DEGREE (OR FOREIGN EQUIVALENT) IN ACCOUNTING, FINANCE, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OR CLOSELY RELATED FIELD PLUS 2 YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE IN PUBLIC ACCOUNTING, OR CLOSELY RELATED OCCUPATION.
Proficient in preparing Corporation, Partnership, Non-profit Organization, Trust and individual tax returns including 1120,1120S,1065,990,1041,1040.
Capable of preparing simple US international tax forms, including 5471, 5472, 1042, 1042S, 8804, 8805, and FBAR, showcasing proficiency in complex tax regulations.
Effectively prepares payroll tax, sales and other local tax returns.
Records transactions in ledgers, prepares trial balances, and simple financial statements.
Performs schedule computations of accruals, property, and equipment, including calculating depreciation expense, based on standards and previous workpapers.
Works effectively within given budgetary parameters, capable of prioritizing tasks and managing workload. Approaches projects with a sense of urgency and is completion-orientated.
Proficiency with computer and tax software, such as Microsoft Excel and accounting software including Microsoft, Axcess, SurePrep, Caseware, BNA, CFS, and Quickbooks.
Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and the application of these principles to various tax preparations.
Ability to conduct tax research, understand technical tax issues and apply Internal Revenue Code and tax regulations to client situations.
MUST POSSESS EXPERTISE/ KNOWLEDGE SUFFICIENT TO ADEQUATELY PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE JOB BEING OFFERED. EXPERTISE/ KNOWLEDGE MAY BE GAINED THROUGH EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION. SUCH EXPERTISE/ KNOWLEDGE CANNOT BE "QUANTIFIED" BY "TIME."

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.
Such other duties as may be assigned.