Construction/Real Estate
ABOUT THE JOB
Responsible for organizing and analyzing clients’ tax data for the accurate, timely completion of simple to moderately complex individual, corporate, partnership, S-Corp, and trust tax returns. Senior I accountants typically have a minimum of 2 years of public accounting experience in a Tax department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepare simple to moderately complex individual, trust, corporate, partnership, and S-Corp income tax returns as well as state income tax returns.
- Prepare simple to moderately complex amended returns.
- Prepare extension estimates and tax projections.
- Prepare response letters to federal and state tax notices.
- Conduct research regarding tax issues.
- Review tax information submitted by clients for completeness. Prepare clear and concise information requests, if needed.
- Able to establish workload priorities and perform assigned tasks in a timely manner with little supervision.
- Effective time management and communication skills to ensure all deadlines are met and work flow does not get backed up.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors or Master’s degree in Accounting and/or Taxation.
- Acquired or currently pursuing 150 hours of college credit/qualifications in accounting in order to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination.
- Ability to dedicate time to professional reading in order to remain current with tax laws.
- Ability to maintain a professional presence while at the client’s office and to use discretion in dealing with client matters/keep firm matters confidential.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE
- 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!
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Occasional in-town travel to meetings, seminars and client’s offices using personal vehicle.
- Overtime work required throughout the year based on various tax filing deadlines. Heavy overtime work required from mid-January to April 15; may be in excess of 50 hours per week.
- Full-time compensation based on 2300 total hours annually (inclusive of PTO, holidays, training etc.)
- Currently operating in hybrid environment with potential to work from home part time. Office located in Sugar Land.
If you’re looking for a position to jump-start your career in an influential and established firm where you can gain experience with multiple clients and industries, this is the place for you. LGT offers educational, professional, and social opportunities to help each of our staff grow personally and professionally. Our unique culture sets us apart from larger firms and gives us the opportunity to help you develop your career!