Tax Associate

Reports To | Supervisor

Tax Seniors and Above within the Tax Team

Summary of Job Function

Team members in LGA's tax department work extensively on not only the preparation and compliance of corporate, partnership, individual, estate and trust tax filing, but also gain exposure to a broad range of other business and tax related matters consisting of international tax, research and value add consulting.

Essential Job Duties

• Ability to gain experience and knowledge via internal teams, researching tax laws and rules and regulations to plan and perform corporate, partnership, individual, estate and trust tax filings.
• Handle, manipulate and analyze data and information responsibly.
• Keep current with technical developments within the industry and tax arena.
• Exude intellectual curiosity, have strong analytical and attention to detail skills.
• Ongoing commitment to continuing education and professional growth.
• A self-motivator with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• A desire to develop strong, trustworthy, and lasting relationships with your internal and external clients.
• Demonstrate the ability to interact and communicate confidently and concisely with various levels of firm management in both written and verbal form.
• Produce high quality work which adheres to the relevant professional standards.
• Demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks while exercising professional skepticism.

Education and Experience:

• BS in Tax, Accountancy, or related degree.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to interact with various levels of firm management in both written and verbal form.
• Respect for compliance and confidentiality.
• Motivated to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate in a team environment.
• Takes initiative and works with a sense of urgency.
• Be adept at utilizing various tax software.

Proficient in Microsoft 365; Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Comfortable working with technology and operating in a paperless office

Work Environment and Special Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• This job is performed in an office setting, indoors, and at times travel to one of the other firm offices may be required.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other machines.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• Talk or hear.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines and support the team during traditional peak seasons.

Currently, LGA does not intend to hire candidates who will need, now or in the future, LGA sponsorship through any non-immigrant visa category such as the H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, or TN.

LGA is committed to providing an equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please email us at careers@lga.cpa.

Service Line: Internal, Tax Team

Function: Billable

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Woburn, MA, Salem, NH, or Chestnut Hill, MA

Employment Type: Entry Level

Degree Required: Yes

Direct Reports/Supervisory Responsibility: None

Travel: Occasionally between LGA offices