Tax Associate - Fall 2027

What’s the job like?

• Actively participate in client engagements from start to finish, including planning, completing tax projects, and working within a budget
• Research tax issues and communicate with clients on resolutions. 
• Work with team to develop new ways to solve client business problems
• Actively participate as a team member to complete projects and assigned tasks
• Supervise, train, and mentor new associates and interns on tax processes
• Plan work in appropriate priorities and sequences
• Supervise, train, and mentor new associates and interns on tax processes
• Proactively communicate with appropriate management regarding work status, schedule requests, and time/budget variances, etc.
• Communicate with clients to resolve tax-related matters
• Manage work time appropriately to ensure client expectations and deadlines are consistently met
• Develop professional relationships with clients and demonstrate appropriate behavior at all times at client site
• Learn about current tax practices and changes in the tax legislation
• Develop technical skills through on the job experience and formal channels, such as seminars, etc.
• Build strong working relationships at peer and client levels
• Maintain professional standards of the firm and client confidentiality

What you’ll need for success:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and requisite hours to sit for the CPA exam
• 0-3 years of experience
• Desire to work in public accounting
• A strong track record of leadership and related extracurricular activities
• Ability to work additional hours as needed

How JL will  support you and your career:

• 25 days of paid time off for all professional level employees
• Half-day Fridays during the summer
• Employer-subsidized medical & dental benefits for both employee and family
• 401(k) with employer match
• Financial support for CPA review course and exam fees
• Opportunity to attend internal trainings and webinars
•  2 paid days off annually for personal community service activities
• A true “open-door” policy at all levels

Equity note: Research suggests that women and Black, Indigenous, and other persons of color are less likely than men or White job seekers to apply for positions unless they are confident they meet 100% of the qualifications. We strongly encourage interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities you demonstrate, using an internal equity lens. 

Johnson Lambert prides itself for the hands-on approach and relationships we build with future employees, employees, and clients. We believe each application is the potential for a future relationship with JL. Therefore, a member of our HR team personally reviews all applications submitted.