OPEN POSITIONS AT LETHERT

TAX/AUDIT ASSOCIATE

We are currently seeking a highly focused, motivated individual to join our growing team as an Audit Associate. The ideal candidate for this role is eager to jump-start their accounting career at a high-performing, well-established accounting firm. Our Partners, Managers, and Staff Accountants will work closely with you to provide training and support as you grow into this role. Since our doors opened in 1918, we've been committed to ensuring our employees are provided with a challenging and fulfilling work environment resulting in high-level company and client satisfaction and low turnover rates.  

Qualifications 

• Associates or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 

• Ability to work independently and with a team 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills 

• Strong analytic, problem-solving and organizational skills 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Responsibilities  

• With supervision of Partners, Managers, and Staff accountants, assist with audit/compliance reports 

• Assist with reviews and compilations 

• Execute timely and diligent client service 

• Assist Partners, Managers, and Staff Accountants with special tax projects as needed 

• Ensure all duties performed are aligned with GAAP standards  

SENIOR TAX/AUDIT ASSOCIATE

Lethert is currently seeking a Senior Tax/Audit Associate to join our growing team of professional staff. The ideal candidate has 3 - 5 years of public accounting experience, is highly focused and motivated, and eager to advance their career at a progressive, well-established CPA & Advisory firm.  Working directly with Lethert’s Partners, Managers, and Staff Accountants, this new staff member will be heavily involved in the client engagement processes from start to finish and will identify and research various client issues. 

Since opening our doors in 1918, Lethert has been dedicated to ensuring our employees are provided with a challenging and fulfilling work environment.  Our culture is very supportive and hard work is recognized and rewarded, resulting in high levels of client satisfaction and low turnover rates. 

Qualifications 

• BS/BA degree in Accounting with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience at an accounting firm

• CPA certification 

• Experience performing tax consulting, planning, and compliance work for a variety of clients

• Strong technical knowledge of federal and state tax returns

• Strong leadership, multitasking, and organizational skills 

• Previous tax return and review experience 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities 

• Prepare quarterly federal, state, and city estimated tax payments

• Ensure accounting practices align with GAAP standards 

• Assist Partners, Managers, and Staff Accountants with special tax projects, as needed 

• Support clients in building and maintaining effective relationships with tax authorities

• Perform complex tax research

• Prepare tax returns for complex corporate, individual, partnership, trust, and estate tax clients

• Manage the planning and execution of client engagements

• Oversee tax returns performed by staff members, including reviews and recommendations on return preparation 

• Assist with mentoring and training junior staff members, including reviewing tax returns and making recommendations, as needed

• Assist in the development and implementation of sustainable tax planning strategies