Tax Analyst

About Latham & Watkins:

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

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

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Pay Range: USD $75,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.