Sr Trust Tax Analyst

Trust Tax Analyst role partners with internal wealth management business partners and external vendor partners to facilitate the implementation, administration, and processing of various IRS and state agency fiduciary tax forms and filings. The role builds strong relationships with internal partners, external vendor partners, and various taxing agencies to provide accurate and timely processing of tax forms and filings. It identifies and communicates operational strategies and efficiency opportunities to senior leadership, impacting business results, and provides superior customer service and specialized subject matter expertise to tax clients. Key Responsibilities Deliver superior customer service and specialize subject matter expertise to tax clients. Serve as a subject matter expert to the wealth management business in the areas of income, estate, gift, and fiduciary tax. Communicate with senior leadership team to provide operational strategies and efficiency opportunities. Represent the business to various taxing agencies, including federal, state, and local. Serve as liaison between outside tax preparation vendor and TIAA by sharing information, collaborating on the preparation of 1041s, 990s, and 5227s, and assisting with inputting tax-related information into software programs and TIAA systems. Participate in various projects supporting TIAA and business initiatives, including strategic planning to evolve TIAA's tax offering. Responsible for the analysis of GST trusts in partnership with the business. Support the preparation and implementation of tax filings for trusts and estates. Understand features and benefits of TIAA's products and investment strategies. Remain current and educate others in the business about fiduciary tax regulations at the federal, state, and local levels. Educational Requirements University degree preferred. Work Experience 3+ years required; 5+ years preferred. Physical Requirements Sedentary work. Career Level 7IC Required Experience 3+ years of 1041 preparation experience. Preferred Experience 5+ years of 1041 preparation. CPA or Enrolled Agent. Experience with OneSource. Experience with trust tax payment. Experience responding to 1041 IRS and state notices. Benefits and Total Rewards The organization offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including a superior retirement program and competitive health, wellness, and work-life offerings designed to support associates' physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. Our full EEO & Non-Discrimination statement is on our careers home page, and you can read more about your rights and view government notices. Salary Base Pay Range: $65,300 per year - $91,400 per year. #J-18808-Ljbffr