SingerLewak LLP

Tax Staff Accountant

SingerLewak LLP

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: South San Francisco • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $97,926 - $99,800 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • THIS POSITION REQUIRES A 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.
  • IN THE ALTERNATIVE, THE EMPLOYER WILL ACCEPT A 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.
Benefits
  • May work from home up to 3 days a week
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
accountingtax preparationfinancial statementsledger managementaccrual computationsdepreciation calculationaudit procedurestax researchInternal Revenue Codecomplex tax regulations
Soft Skills
time managementworkload prioritizationsense of urgencycompletion orientationeffective communicationteam collaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skillsadaptability
Certifications
Master's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in AccountingCPA (Certified Public Accountant)