Senior Trust Tax Accountant

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We are seeking a full-time or part-time Senior Tax Accountant with experience in preparing complex fiduciary income tax returns. The role involves providing services to the Estate Planning/Probate Team with some flexibility for remote work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Utilize CCH ProSystem FX and Thomson Reuters OneSource Trust Tax to prepare federal and state fiduciary income tax returns.
2. Prepare tax returns for trusts holding complex pass-through investments.
3. Review and analyze tax reporting and disclosure issues, including foreign reporting requirements.
4. Compute quarterly tax estimate payments.
5. Manage workflow to meet filing deadlines and client expectations.
6. Prepare other tax forms for charitable trusts and custodial accounts.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

1. Bachelors degree in Accounting.
2. CPA or EA preferred.
3. Experience in preparing and/or reviewing federal and state income tax returns involving alternative investments.
4. Thorough understanding of fiduciary tax law and concepts.
5. Strong analytical, attention to detail, collaboration, and communication skills.
6. Ability to work extensive hours during peak tax periods.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Law Practice

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