Texas Tax Associate — CPA-Track & Multistate Focus

Jacobson Lawrence & Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JLCO Inc. in Texas is seeking a Tax Associate to join our tax team. You’ll assist with tax return preparation, compliance, and planning for corporations, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals, gaining hands-on experience with Texas tax law and multistate issues.

You’ll work alongside experienced CPAs and mentors, using Lacerte and MS Office to prepare returns, projections, and extensions, while staying current on federal and state tax changes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA-eligible or actively pursuing CPA licensure in Texas.
• Understanding of federal and Texas state tax regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Internship or 1+ year of experience in public accounting or tax preparation.
• Familiarity with Texas tax issues (FTB, CDTFA, or multistate filings).
• Experience with tax software such as Lacerte.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and Texas state tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts.
• Assist in the preparation of tax extensions, estimated payments, and tax projections.
• Conduct basic tax research on Texas and multistate issues using tools like CCH or BNA.
• Support clients during IRS and Texas Franchise Tax Board (FTB) audits or correspondence.
• Maintain organized and accurate client documentation and workpapers.
• Stay up to date on federal and Texas tax law changes.
• Collaborate with team members in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Utilize tax preparation software (e.g., Lacerte) to process returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA-eligible or pursuing CPA licensure in Texas

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

JLCO Inc. in Texas is seeking a Tax Associate to join our tax team. You’ll assist with tax return preparation, compliance, and planning for corporations, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals, gaining hands-on experience with Texas tax law and multistate issues.

You’ll work alongside experienced CPAs and mentors, using Lacerte and MS Office to prepare returns, projections, and extensions, while staying current on federal and state tax changes in a fast-paced environment.