Tax Supervising Senior
SingerLewak
Apply to this job San Jose, California hybrid Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
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 Tax Supervising Senior is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all clients' tax returns. Advanced technical skills in a variety of tax and accounting areas, along with well-developed and applied management and Supervising Senior skills are required. The Tax Supervising Senior makes decisions on all but the most unusual tax situations.
Responsibilities
- Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
- Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients.
- Assumes client service responsibility for clients the tax Supervising Senior works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the partner or manager.
- Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
- 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.
- Participates in firm's practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
- Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the development and training of senior, semi-seniors and staff accountants.
- Works to develop responsible, trained staff by issuing performance evaluations, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
Qualifications
- At least five (5) years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax return complexity, scope, and research.
- At least two (2) years' experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting required, master's degree in taxation preferred.
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.
Compensation (from employer):
118000–150000 USD per year
About this role
Summary
Manage tax return preparation, review, client representation, and staff supervision in accounting firm
Job title
Tax Supervising Senior
Experience level
5+ years
Industry
accounting and consulting
Location requirements
San Jose, California; remote not permitted
Salary
118000–150000 USD per year
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
tax reviewtax planningclient representationsupervision
Preferred skills
tax researchprofessional developmenttaxation degrees
Specializations
tax reviewtax planningclient servicesupervisory
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
San Jose, CA, USA
On-site City