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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 II, 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.

 

What You’ll Do

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

  • 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.

 

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! 

 

Additional Details

  • Some overtime is required, particularly during peak tax season (mid-January through April 15), which may include 50+ hour weeks.
  • Travel is minimal and typically local; occasionally attend seminars, client meetings, or training events within the local area.