Tax Analyst

Latham & Watkins LLP; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affiliation groups

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP in California is seeking a Tax Analyst to join the Global Tax team. The role focuses on preparing income tax return schedules, analyzing data from Accounting & Finance, and handling U.S.

federal and state partnership tax returns, as well as sales and use tax compliance. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA licensure (or in progress), and at least one year of public accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA license or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of public accounting experience in a multi-office firm preferred.
• Experience with U.S. federal and state partnership income tax returns preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate information with external tax accountants for US federal/state partnership returns and international filings.
• Assist Senior Tax Analysts with general ledger analyses and QA procedures.
• Calculate and prepare partners’ US and international tax calculations.
• Maintain a compliance schedule for all US federal, state, and international tax returns.
• Support Global Tax Department projects and protect confidential information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA licensure or in progress

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Tax Analyst is an integral part of Latham’s Global Tax team. This role will be responsible for acting as a tax specialist for the firm with regard to preparing income tax return schedules and other tax compliance workbooks, analyzing data provided by the Accounting & Finance Department, and preparing tax schedules for the preparation of U.S. federal and state partnership income tax returns, sales and use tax returns, and other tax compliance requirements. This role will be located in our Global Services office.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in coordinating the process of providing information to external tax accountants with respect to the preparation of the U.S. federal and state partnership tax returns and international tax filings
• Working with the Senior Tax Analysts to prepare certain general ledger analyses and perform quality assurance procedures
• Calculating and preparing the partners’ U.S. and international tax calculations
• Assisting with maintaining a compliance schedule of all U.S. federal, state, and international tax returns
• Assisting with any projects needed by the Global Tax Department or staff
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Exhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or working progress toward CPA license, preferably
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in public accounting at a multi-office professional services organization, preferably
• Experience with preparing U.S. federal and state partnership income tax returns, preferably

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).

Pay Range

USD $80,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.