Tax Analyst

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. The Tax Analyst will be responsible for preparing income tax return schedules, analyzing data, and assisting with compliance requirements for U.S. federal and state tax returns.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance
• Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes: