Senior Tax Accountant - Estate & Trust

Senior Tax Accountant With Estate And Trust Specialization

We are currently seeking a Senior Tax Accountant with a specialization in Estate and Trust to join our talented team.

The Senior E & T Accountant is responsible for organizing client assignments and projects including the completion of assigned tasks and project components as well as coaching and mentoring team members in client and self-development expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist partners and managers in consulting with closely held business and individual clients on financial and tax planning matters.
• Prepare tax returns, including consolidated or multi-state business returns, complex pass-through entities, and complex individuals.
• Identify and research all aspects of estate and trust engagements, including planning, research, compliance and reporting.
• Reading through trust agreements and wills to determine appropriate filings and estate structure.
• Complete monthly and quarterly accounting projects at client locations
• Demonstrate an interest in practice development.
• Advises and coaches team members and sets example by demonstrating high energy level and enthusiasm.
• Actively supports new initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve assignment profitability and efficiency.
• Pursues self-development opportunities.
• Work as an effective team member to complete project components and assigned tasks.
• Must be able to manage own work schedule.
• Actively work to build networking, marketing and business development skills.

Requirements

Position Qualifications

• 3+ years of current Public Accounting Experience
• Experience preparing Form 1041 Fiduciary Income tax returns.
• Experience preparing Form 709 Gift Tax returns.
• Experience preparing Form 706 Estate Tax returns.
• Experience preparing Deceased Taxpayer Income Tax returns.
• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA Certification; or eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
• Proficiency with tax software, MS Office, and working knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Strong client rapport and project management skills
• Strong technical knowledge and skills
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Organization Managing your own schedule.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to focus on complex financial information.

Certification, Licenses, Registrations

CPA, in progress or soon to be in progress.