Full-Time

Tax Accountant

Posted on 10/31/2025

Latitude

Latitude

11-50 employees

Full-service staffing for technical roles

Compensation Overview

$80k - $100k/yr

+ Seasonal overtime pay + Bonus opportunities

Germantown, MD, USA + 1 more

More locations: Gaithersburg, MD, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; remote options may be available.

Category
Accounting (1)
Requirements
  • 3+ years of tax preparation experience with individuals, partnerships, and S Corporations.
  • Strong understanding of tax law and accounting principles related to small businesses and individuals.
  • Proficiency with tax preparation software (e.g., Lacerte, ProSeries, UltraTax, Drake, or similar).
  • Ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of tax returns with attention to detail.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare federal and state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and S Corporations.
  • Input client financial data and perform necessary bookkeeping entries to generate accurate trial balances and financials for tax purposes.
  • Analyze client-provided documents (bank statements, income/expense summaries, etc.) and determine appropriate tax treatment.
  • Reconcile financial records and ensure accuracy before tax preparation.
  • Ensure compliance with current tax laws and regulations.
  • Work with team members and clients to resolve outstanding questions or missing information.
  • Maintain detailed workpapers and documentation for all returns prepared.
  • Manage workload efficiently to meet internal deadlines during peak tax seasons.
Desired Qualifications
  • Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Enjoys the technical, detail-oriented side of tax return preparation.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Willingness to roll up sleeves and "own" the preparation process from start to finish.
  • CPA or Enrolled Agent preferred, but not required.

Latitude Inc. is a staffing firm that provides specialized technical and professional personnel to both public and private sectors. It offers contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placements, focusing on Technology, Engineering, Scientific, and Communications industries. The company operates by maintaining a dedicated recruiting staff that sources qualified candidates and charges fees to clients for successful placements and staffing services. It has a notable government sector presence and positions itself as a self-certified small business to compete for government contracts. Latitude’s goal is to deliver cost-effective staffing solutions that meet the specific needs of its clients by supplying qualified personnel through tailored staffing arrangements, ensuring reliable support for IT and technical programs across both sectors.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Hanover, Maryland

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $31M revenue fuels expansion in government technical staffing programs.
  • 11-50 employees with energized culture attract specialized talent.
  • Management's 35+ years experience spans IT, engineering, and bioscience.

What critics are saying

  • Allegis Group undercuts contracts with 20-30% lower rates in 6-12 months.
  • $31M revenue exceeds SBA threshold, barring set-aside contracts in 3-6 months.
  • Eightfold AI displaces manual recruiting as DoD adopts 40% faster matching in 12-24 months.

What makes Latitude unique

  • Latitude specializes in technical staffing for DoD and civilian agencies since 2003.
  • Self-certified small business targets government IT, engineering, and cyber contracts.
  • Dedicated recruiters provide cost-effective contract and permanent placements.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Remote Work Options

Professional Development Budget

INACTIVE