Trust & Estate Tax Senior (CPA required)

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by Ledgent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Ledgent Business Solutions Director, Team Lead at Ledgent Position Overview Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is actively seeking a qualified Trust & Estate Tax Senior with an active CPA license to join their team. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, focusing on trust and estate tax matters. The successful candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to clients. Responsibilities Preparing and reviewing IRS Forms 706 (Estate Tax Return), 709 (Gift Tax Return), and 1041 (Fiduciary Income Tax Return). Handling CA state fiduciary returns (Form 541) with precision and accuracy. Collaborating with attorneys, fiduciaries, and wealth advisors to gather necessary information for tax filings and allocations. Assist in trust allocations between marital, bypass, GST-exempt, and GST non-exempt subtrusts, and fund trusts based on formula clauses. Qualifications CPA certification is required. 4+ years of experience as a CPA with an active license. Direct experience preparing Forms 706, 709, and 1041. Strong background in estate and trust taxation. Experience working in law firms, trust companies, or private client service groups is preferred. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in tax preparation software and tools. Required Work Hours Monday through Friday, full-time schedule. Benefits Details about the benefits package will be provided during the interview process. Additional Details This position is located in California and offers an opportunity to grow within a reputable firm, focusing on trust and estate taxation. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing high-quality service and maintaining the firm's standards of excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Law Practice and Legal Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ledgent by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Trust Specialist” roles. Administrative Assistant, Human Resources Administrative Assistant, Finance - Global Operations (Netflix Animation Studios) Burbank, CA $78,200.00-$104,800.00 6 days ago Los Angeles County, CA $20.00-$21.00 16 hours ago Trust, Estate, and Inheritance Dispute Associate Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant - FULLY REMOTE Burbank, CA $53,300.00-$71,300.00 1 day ago Universal City, CA $27.00-$30.00 3 days ago Policy Specialist, Customer Support - Trust and Safety - Los Angeles Administrative Assistant, Original Programming Santa Monica, CA $50,000.00-$53,000.00 5 days ago Part-time Personal Assistant to Young Finance Executive Universal City, CA $47,500.00-$60,000.00 12 hours ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ledgent