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.