Experienced Tax Staff Accountant

SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm in the west region. They are seeking an Experienced Tax Staff Accountant who will perform a variety of accounting and tax assignments, demonstrating the ability to handle complex tasks under supervision and ensuring high-quality work within deadlines.

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

Skills

• Master's 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
• Bachelor's 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

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