Analyst, Ops Tax & Cost Basis

LPL Financial LLC; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health benefits

Employee stock options

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

LPL Financial LLC in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Government Reporting Cost Basis and Tax Analyst to support IRS client tax reporting forms and cost basis maintenance, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

You will analyze data, support audits, and drive process improvements while collaborating with internal teams. The role emphasizes attention to detail and strong communication.

The position offers competitive pay and a benefits package including 401K matching, health benefits, and stock options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of financial services experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead initiatives to improve the advisor experience.
• Analyze reports to derive actionable business insights.
• Assist with audits and regulatory reviews.
• Lead UAT testing on behalf of the business.
• Collaborate with internal departments on projects.
• Identify issues and propose process improvements.

Skills

Financial services experience

Excel

Access

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Where Ambition Meets Innovation Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.

Job Overview

The Government Reporting team comprises of cost basis and tax reporting functionalities. The tax reporting component ensures that all Internal Revenue Service (IRS) client tax reporting forms are issued and mailed in an accurate and timely manner. The cost basis component is responsible for the receipt, maintenance, and delivery of tax lots used to calculate cost basis. The Cost Basis and Tax Analyst will conduct routine analysis and tests of various components of a quality control program comprised of data analysis, systems evaluation, and quality technology. This role requires the individual to understand operational processes, dependencies, and control points. Furthermore, an understanding of cost basis and tax procedures is strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and, at times, leading initiatives to improve and enhance the advisor experience while positively impacting the broader LPL organization.
• Share trends and pain points with leadership and business partners to find solutions and pursue process improvements.
• Resolve escalated issues and review for training opportunities.
• Support internal/external audit and risk management review of QC processes as needed.
• Analyze reports and data to determine actionable business intelligence with a strong attention to detail.
• Maintain processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Innovate, test, and launch new ideas to solve complex business problems.
• Work closely with internal LPL departments on different projects and initiatives.
• Assist with audit reviews, collection of data, and materials for regulators and/or internal audit.
• Offers creative recommendations on how to solve business challenges.
• Recognizes issues, problems, or opportunities and determines whether action is needed.
• Lead projects and UAT testing on behalf of the business.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements

3+ years of financial services experience Microsoft applications, particularly Excel and Access

Core Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail with a proactive approach to solving and preventing problems

Preferences

Bachelor’s degree FINRA licenses Retirement account tax reporting and cost basis experience

Pay Range

Pay Range: $25.75-$42.88/hour Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more.

Company Overview

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities.

Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at [phone].

EAC 5.19.26

LPL Financial is the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer.* Our company is widely known for its financial strength, exceptional service, and favorable industry reputation among financial professionals. To understand who we are, it’s important to know our core belief: financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. LPL Financial creates the space to let you do what you do best – create personal, long-term client relationships that turn financial aspirations into realities. Each year, thousands of financial professionals successfully manage billions of dollars in assets. Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. To learn more about our organization visit our About LPL page. * As reported by Financial Planning magazine, June 1996-2019, based on total revenue.