Construction/Real Estate
ABOUT THE JOB
Are you looking to start your career in tax with an accounting firm that offers hands-on learning, professional development, and a collaborative environment? Join our team as a Tax Staff, where you’ll play a key role in preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns, building a strong technical foundation, and working closely with experienced professionals who are invested in your success.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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. You’ll also:
- 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
- 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.
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
- Some overtime is required, particularly during peak tax season (mid-January through April 15), which includes 50+ hour weeks.
- Travel is minimal and typically local; occasionally attend seminars, client meetings, or training events within the local area.
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!