Irvine, California
Tax Staff Accountant Job Opening in Irvine, California - Title: Staff Accountant
Department: Tax
Reports to: Tax Managers
FLSA Status: Full time, Non-Exempt
Summary:
Staff accountants are given a wide variety of diversified accounting and tax assignments under the supervision of different professionals. A staff accountant should begin to build a knowledge base of the Firm?s service offerings. Performance is judged based on the quality of work, application of accounting knowledge, and ability to meet time constraints.
Company:
SingerLewak is a leading regional accounting services firm headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Orange County, Woodland Hills, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Pomona, Riverside and Denver, CO. Serving the western United States since 1959, SingerLewak has established a reputation for excellence as ethical professionals with unparalleled expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, industry specializations and particular attention to hands-on service, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate leadership and industry growth year-over-year. Our client relationship approach and industry excellence is renowned.
We are nationally recognized as active community and professional services partners, working among many sectors of the business world. Our core services deliver results whether it?s auditing, accounting, entrepreneurial business services, tax preparation, business management, SEC filings and transactions, SOX compliance, enterprise risk management, forensic accounting, business valuation, litigation support, or consulting.
Essential Functions:
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.
Compiles work papers and other accounting reports.
Understands technical tax issues and applies Internal Revenue Code and tax regulations to client situations
Provides current information on progress of assigned tasks to the immediate supervisor and suggest improvements in methods of accomplishing the purpose of the assigned task.
Nonessential Functions:
Seeks opportunities for assignments to absorb available time by communicating before they have no more work.
Punctually enters time and expenses daily to support efficient billing processes.
Maintains appropriate compliance with all Firm and Tax department policies and procedures.
Such other duties as may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to organize work and projects, prioritize and meet deadlines. Ability to complete work in an efficient and accurate manner.
Proficiency with computer, spreadsheet software program, and calculator.
Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and personal income taxes.
Working Conditions:
Heavy overtime during January through April 15.
Works in the office 98% of the time.
Minimal Hazards. General office working conditions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor?s degree, usually in accounting, or Master?s degree in accounting.
Prepare for CPA license by taking and passing the California CPA exam.
Prosystem FX experience HIGHLY preferred
experience a plus
At least 1-3 years of Tax experience in a public accounting firm required
Success Factors:
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English.
Positively seeks knowledge, new task and responsibilities.
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by Partners or peers to perform, or assist in performing, other instructions and duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the task listed in this job description.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Tax: 1 year
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