Tax Staff II

Role Overview

• As a Tax Staff, you'll gain exposure to a variety of industries and entity types, preparing individual, corporate, partnership, S-Corp, and trust returns.
• Prepare federal and state income tax returns ranging from simple to moderately complex.
• Draft responses to IRS and state tax notices.
• Research tax laws and apply findings to client-specific situations.
• Analyze client-provided financial information and prepare necessary adjustments or journal entries.
• Build your understanding of depreciation, trial balances, and tax planning strategies.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliverables.

Requirements

• Staff II accountants typically have a minimum of one year of public accounting experience in a Tax department.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation (required).
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam (150 credit hours completed or in progress), or actively pursuing certification.
• Strong grasp of accounting principles and tax concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills applicable to a client environment.
• Eagerness to learn, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.

Benefits

• Career Growth – Work alongside mentors and experienced professionals who support your development. Compensation and promotion evaluated annually.
• Collaborative Culture – Be part of a team that values integrity, learning, and mutual respect. Join our Young Professionals, DE&I Committee, Kindness Committee and more.
• Flexible Work Environment – Currently LGT is operating in a hybrid work environment, with most employees in the office 60% of the time. New staff are required to be in-office for training period.
• Competitive Total Rewards – Full-time compensation based on 2,300 annual hours (including PTO, holidays, training, etc.). Benefits including paid family leave, no-cost health plan option, tuition and CPA assistance, 401k profit-sharing, wellness program and more!