Tax Analyst

Latham & Watkins LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life and disability insurance

Generous 401k plan

23 PTO days in the first year

Professional development programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

A leading global law firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Tax Analyst to join their Global Tax team. The role involves preparing U.S. federal and state partnership tax returns and analyzing data. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA license preferred, and at least one year of public accounting experience. The firm offers a hybrid work environment and a generous compensation package alongside comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in public accounting at a multi-office professional services organization.
• Experience with preparing U.S. federal and state partnership income tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare U.S. federal and state partnership tax returns and international tax filings.
• Assist in maintaining a compliance schedule for tax returns.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license

Job description

Location: US-CA-Los Angeles

Department: Tax

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Posted Min Pay Rate: USD $70,000.00/Yr.

Posted Max Pay Rate: USD $95,000.00/Yr.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job ID: 2025-5014

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

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 in Downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

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). Please review the Ordinance.

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Pay Range

USD $70,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.