Tax Associate - Fall 2027

johnson-lambert-careers; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid time off

Half-day Fridays in summer

Employer-subsidized medical & dental

401(k) with employer match

CPA review course & exam fee support

Internal trainings & webinars

2 paid days for community service

Open-door policy

Job summary

Johnson Lambert is a progressive public accounting firm seeking Tax Associates to join our growing team in Raleigh. You’ll work in an environment where your entrepreneurial spirit will thrive as you build upon your technical skills, take on leadership opportunities, and collaborate with a highly motivated workforce and client group.

The role emphasizes active involvement in client engagements, tax project delivery within budgets, and ongoing learning of current tax practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and requisite hours to sit for the CPA exam.
• 0-3 years of experience.
• Desire to work in public accounting.
• A strong track record of leadership and related extracurricular activities.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in client engagements from start to finish, including planning, completing tax projects, and working within a budget.
• Research tax issues and communicate with clients on resolutions.
• Supervise, train, and mentor new associates and interns on tax processes.
• Plan work in appropriate priorities and sequences.
• Proactively communicate with management regarding work status, schedule requests, and time/budget variances.

Skills

Leadership experience

Client service mindset

Ability to work extra hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA eligibility (hours to sit for CPA exam)

Job description

Johnson Lambert is a progressive public accounting firm, specializing in providing services to the insurance, not-for-profit and employee benefit plan industries. From eight offices we provide services to clients on a national scale. Our highly trained professionals bring a unique depth of knowledge and specialization to our industry clients. We are proud of our 35 year history and excited about our future!

The core values of Johnson Lambert: agility, trust, and respect guide us as an organization and an employer. Our mission is to provide the highest quality audit, tax and advisory services, within the distinct industry markets that we serve, and to earn our clients’ trust as a valued business partner. We aim to be the choice employer for our profession’s most innovative and dedicated talent.

We are currently seeking Tax Associates to join our growing team. As part of the Johnson Lambert team, you’ll work in an environment where your entrepreneurial spirit will thrive as you build upon your technical skills, take on leadership opportunities, and collaborate with a highly motivated workforce and client group.

What’s the job like?

• Actively participate in client engagements from start to finish, including planning, completing tax projects, and working within a budget
• Research tax issues and communicate with clients on resolutions.
• Work with team to develop new ways to solve client business problems
• Actively participate as a team member to complete projects and assigned tasks
• Supervise, train, and mentor new associates and interns on tax processes
• Plan work in appropriate priorities and sequences
• Supervise, train, and mentor new associates and interns on tax processes
• Proactively communicate with appropriate management regarding work status, schedule requests, and time/budget variances, etc.
• Communicate with clients to resolve tax-related matters
• Manage work time appropriately to ensure client expectations and deadlines are consistently met
• Develop professional relationships with clients and demonstrate appropriate behavior at all times at client site
• Learn about current tax practices and changes in the tax legislation
• Develop technical skills through on the job experience and formal channels, such as seminars, etc.
• Build strong working relationships at peer and client levels
• Maintain professional standards of the firm and client confidentiality

What you’ll need for success:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and requisite hours to sit for the CPA exam
• 0-3 years of experience
• Desire to work in public accounting
• A strong track record of leadership and related extracurricular activities
• Ability to work additional hours as needed

How JL will support you and your career:

• 25 days of paid time off for all professional level employees
• Half-day Fridays during the summer
• Employer-subsidized medical & dental benefits for both employee and family
• 401(k) with employer match
• Financial support for CPA review course and exam fees
• Opportunity to attend internal trainings and webinars
• 2 paid days off annually for personal community service activities
• A true “open-door” policy at all levels

Equity note: Research suggests that women and Black, Indigenous, and other persons of color are less likely than men or White job seekers to apply for positions unless they are confident they meet 100% of the qualifications. We strongly encourage interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities you demonstrate, using an internal equity lens.

Johnson Lambert prides itself for the hands-on approach and relationships we build with future employees, employees, and clients. We believe each application is the potential for a future relationship with JL. Therefore, a member of our HR team personally reviews all applications submitted.