Senior Tax Analyst

Latham & Watkins

. Act as a lead tax specialist for the firm .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax compliance and preparation, including income tax returns and international tax issues, while effectively mentoring and leading teams. Proficient in utilizing tax research tools and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive financial information.

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Lead Tax SpecialistTax Compliance ProceduresCPA CertificationGlobal Tax ResearchMentoring Tax Analysts

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Hard Skills

Income Tax Return PreparationTax ResearchGeneral Ledger AnalysisQuality Assurance ProceduresInternational Tax Compliance

Soft Skills

Organizing SkillsPlanning SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

CheckpointBloomberg TaxCCHLexis

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingCPA or Progress Toward CPA

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingMulti-Office Professional ServicesPartnership Tax ReturnsExpatriate Tax Issues

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a lead tax specialist for the firm
Prepare income tax return schedules, tax compliance procedures, tax research, and special projects
Mentor and lead Tax Analysts in preparing accurate tax returns and ensuring tax compliance
Work with the Tax Manager to manage global tax issues and answer tax compliance questions
Analyze Finance and Accounting data and prepare schedules for global income tax, business tax, sales and use tax, property tax, and international tax compliance returns
Review general ledger analysis and perform quality assurance procedures
Research global tax issues using Checkpoint, Bloomberg Tax, CCH, and Lexis
Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a similar field
CPA or working progress toward CPA
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in public accounting at a multi-office professional services organization
Relevant experience preparing partnership and/or individual income tax returns, preferably
Related experience with international partnership and expatriate tax issues, preferably
Excellent organizing, planning, and problem-solving skills
Well-developed professional interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience using Checkpoint, Bloomberg Tax, CCH, and Lexis for global tax research

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
Generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year
PTO program accruing 23 days during the first year and growing with tenure
Well-being programs, including mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, and well-being events
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff