Senior Tax Manager

Company: SingerLewak
Location: Dallas
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

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. We are looking to hire a Senior Tax Manager for our SALT group. The Senior Tax Manager is responsible for the execution of multiple core state sales tax projects, including nexus and taxability review, research, state and local tax audits, and reverse audit (refund opportunity) review and execution. This work will also encompass the writing / production of high-level tax technical memoranda and technical responses to state taxing authorities. The Senior Manager makes decisions on all but the most unusual tax situations. Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and approval of sales tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills necessary for advising clients.
• Performs all task related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
• Delegates and manages tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product.
• Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Partner / Director group with existing client needs and questions.
• Acts as a resource for the tax and audit groups on specific tax issues and/or questions.
• Assumes client service responsibility for clients the Tax Senior Manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the Partner.
• Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firms' clients.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Adheres to accurate and timely billing and collection processes are made.
• Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
• Researches and evaluates sales tax preparation and tax research software as necessary for recommendation to partners.
• Participates in firm practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the development, coaching and training of Supervising Seniors, Seniors, and Staff accountants.
• Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs.
• Participates in reviews and evaluations of the Tax Department.Qualifications
  • At least five to seven years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
  • At least two (2) years' experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
  • Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required, master's degree in taxation preferred.
  • Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current tax laws and related key sales tax issues.
  • Proficiency in use of computer tax preparation, tax research, and tax planning software programs.
  • Ability to organize work and projects, prioritize and meet deadlines. Ability to complete work in an efficient and accurate manner. $166,000 - $177,000 a year 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.
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