Tax Analyst

Latham & Watkins

Los Angeles, CAHybridFull time
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Pay
$80K to $90K
a year
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Work style
Hybrid
Job type
Full time
Posted
Nov 6
1 day ago
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About the company

Latham & Watkins

Law practice · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

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.

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What you'll do

  • Prepare income tax return schedules and tax compliance workbooks
  • Prepare tax schedules for U.S. federal and state partnership income tax returns
  • Coordinate information for U.S. federal and state partnership tax returns and international tax filings
  • Prepare general ledger analyses and perform quality assurance procedures
  • Calculate and prepare partners’ U.S. and international tax calculations
  • Assist with maintaining a compliance schedule of tax returns
  • Assist with projects needed by the Global Tax Department or staff

What you need

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Education: a bachelor's degree

Key skills

CPA licenseinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsteam environmentcustomer service focus

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Perks

  • Healthcare
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401k plan
  • paid holidays
  • PTO program
  • Well-being programs
  • Professional development programs
  • Employee discounts

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Tax Analyst Location : Location US-CA-Los Angeles Department Tax Work Arrangement Hybrid Posted Min Pay Rate USD $80,000.00/Yr. Posted Max Pay Rate USD $90,000.00/Yr. Position Type Full-Time Job ID 2026-11129 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. 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 Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)​. Please click the link below to review the Ordinance. Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #Associate #LI-ZW1 Pay Range USD $80,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr. Options Apply Apply Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com

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