Tax Staff II

Responsible for organizing and coordinating clients’ tax data for the accurate, timely completion of individual tax returns and simple-to moderately-complex corporate, partnership, S-Corp, and trust tax returns. Staff II accountants typically have a minimum of one year of public accounting experience in a Tax department.

• Review tax information submitted by client for completeness.
• Analyze and summarize tax information into work papers.
  Prepare individual, trust, corporate, partnership, and S-Corp income tax returns as well as state income tax returns not requiring advanced experience.
• Prepare amended returns of any variety and complexity.
  Prepare personal tax projections through utilization of computer software.
• Respond to tax notices of any sort and does initial drafts of any letters required.
• Perform tax research projects requiring minimal expertise.
• Complete S-Corp election and requests for accounting changes, as required.
• Make adjusting and/or federal entries and complete trial balances in order to prepare a tax return.
• Maintain a good understanding of depreciation and depreciation computer software package in order to set up clients and read and understand depreciation reports.
• Perform other such duties as may be assigned.

• Bachelors or Master’s degree with an emphasis in accounting.
• Acquired or currently pursuing 150 hours of college credit/qualifications in accounting in order to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination.
• Minimum of 20 hours of continuing professional education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and tax research sources (i.e. BNA and RIA Checkpoint).
• Ability to follow instructions with regard to handling various tax issues and conducting the appropriate research.
• Ability to communicate clear, correct and concise English in verbal and written form and to effectively communicate orally and in writing with clients, taxing authorities, partners and peers.
• Ability to dedicate time to professional reading in order to remain current with tax laws.
• Ability to operate a computer, calculator and other general office equipment. Current knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate with supervisor in order to prioritize workload within budget.
• Ability to keep supervisors apprised of progress and problems and review timely to meet established deadlines.
• Ability to use discretion in dealing with client matters by not disclosing information to auxiliary personnel.
• Ability to maintain a professional presence while at the client’s office and keep firm matters confidential.
  Interpersonal skills applicable to client environment.
• Ability to dedicate time to becoming involved in Young Professional Group activities, recruiting efforts and office firm tours.

• 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!

• Overtime work required throughout the year based on various tax filing deadlines. Heavy overtime work required from mid-January to…