Tax Specialist

LHH US; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

short-term disability

EAP program

commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

LHH US is seeking a Tax Specialist to prepare accurate and timely tax returns for individuals, businesses, and trusts. You will work with our tax team, maintain attention to detail, and follow established processes to ensure high-quality client service.

Responsibilities include preparing returns using firm software, organizing data, communicating progress to senior staff, staying current on tax procedures, and assisting with estimates and basic planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Actively pursuing CPA license is preferred but not required.
• 1–3 years of public accounting experience (internship or full-time)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes
• Solid organizational and time management skills
• Willingness to learn and grow in a team environment
• Professional and clear communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns using firm software
• Organize and input tax data accurately based on client-provided documents
• Identify missing or unclear items and follow up with clients or team leads
• Maintain clear and well-organized digital workpapers for each return
• Communicate progress and potential issues to senior staff or managers
• Stay up to date on tax procedures and participate in training sessions
• Assist with quarterly estimates and basic tax planning tasks
• Meet internal deadlines and uphold firm standards of quality and confidentiality

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Actively pursuing CPA license

Tools

Lacerte

QuickBooks Desktop/Online

SmartVault

Podio

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Tax Specialist

Tax Specialists are responsible for preparing accurate and timely tax returns for individuals, businesses, and trusts. This role involves working closely with the tax team, maintaining strong attention to detail, and following established processes to ensure high-quality client service. Tax Specialists are expected to manage deadlines, communicate clearly, and grow their tax knowledge over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns using firm software
• Organize and input tax data accurately based on client-provided documents
• Identify missing or unclear items and follow up with clients or team leads
• Maintain clear and well-organized digital workpapers for each return
• Communicate progress and potential issues to senior staff or managers
• Stay up to date on tax procedures and participate in training sessions
• Assist with quarterly estimates and basic tax planning tasks
• Meet internal deadlines and uphold firm standards of quality and confidentiality

Software Knowledge & Expectations

• Proficient in Lacerte for preparation and review
• Competent in QuickBooks Desktop and Online for tax-related financial data
• Comfortable working in SmartVault for secure document sharing
• Use Podio for task tracking, deadlines, and workflow updates

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field (required)
• Actively pursuing CPA license (preferred, not required)
• 1 - 3 years of public accounting experience (internship or full-time)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes
• Solid organizational and time management skills
• Willingness to learn and grow in a team environment
• Professional and clear communication skills

Pay Details: $28.84 to $33.65 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• 401K plan

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including:

• Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay where applicable

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.