Tax Senior
Lgt CPA, Dallas, TX, United States
Responsible for organizing and analyzingclients’ 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 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.