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Fiduciary Accountant

Accounting & Finance/Accountant - Tax

LHH

$180,000.00 - $200,000.00 per Year

New York, New York

Permanent

Accountant - Tax

Accounting & Finance

Fiduciary Tax Accountant

Location: New York, NY | Hybrid Work Schedule Available

Join a prestigious and well-established law firm with a national presence and a long-standing reputation for excellence in client service. With offices across the United States, our firm is committed to delivering high-quality legal and financial services to a diverse client base. We are currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Fiduciary Tax Accountant to join our team in New York.

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in fiduciary, estate, and gift taxation, along with a strong understanding of trust accounting and private foundations. This role requires a CPA designation and a minimum of 10 years of recent experience in a law firm, accounting firm, or bank trust department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare fiduciary income tax returns and maintain financial records for estates and trusts.

  • Prepare estate and gift tax returns (Forms 706 and 709) and private foundation returns (Form 990-PF).

  • Conduct estate and gift tax calculations for planning purposes.

  • Perform tax research and resolve complex tax issues.

  • Compute trustee and executor commissions.

  • Calculate and track unitrust and annuity payments.

  • Coordinate distributions to trust beneficiaries and manage estimated tax payments.

  • Maintain a tax “tickler” system to ensure timely filings.

  • Assemble work papers for individual tax returns.

  • Liaise with attorneys, investment advisors, and administrators on tax matters.

  • Communicate with the IRS and state tax departments to resolve inquiries and issues.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA required.

  • Minimum of 10 years of recent fiduciary tax experience in a professional services environment.

  • Proficiency with ProSystem or GoSystem; familiarity with Omega or OneSource is a plus.

  • Strong knowledge of Forms 1041, 706, 709, and 990-PF.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, and a collaborative mindset.

  • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.



Pay Details: $180,000.00 to $200,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Kevin Johnson

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Ref US_EN_27_812238_3085218

Fiduciary Accountant

Accounting & Finance/Accountant - Tax

LHH

$180,000.00 - $200,000.00 per Year

New York, New York

Permanent

Accountant - Tax

Accounting & Finance

Fiduciary Tax Accountant

Location: New York, NY | Hybrid Work Schedule Available

Join a prestigious and well-established law firm with a national presence and a long-standing reputation for excellence in client service. With offices across the United States, our firm is committed to delivering high-quality legal and financial services to a diverse client base. We are currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Fiduciary Tax Accountant to join our team in New York.

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in fiduciary, estate, and gift taxation, along with a strong understanding of trust accounting and private foundations. This role requires a CPA designation and a minimum of 10 years of recent experience in a law firm, accounting firm, or bank trust department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare fiduciary income tax returns and maintain financial records for estates and trusts.

  • Prepare estate and gift tax returns (Forms 706 and 709) and private foundation returns (Form 990-PF).

  • Conduct estate and gift tax calculations for planning purposes.

  • Perform tax research and resolve complex tax issues.

  • Compute trustee and executor commissions.

  • Calculate and track unitrust and annuity payments.

  • Coordinate distributions to trust beneficiaries and manage estimated tax payments.

  • Maintain a tax “tickler” system to ensure timely filings.

  • Assemble work papers for individual tax returns.

  • Liaise with attorneys, investment advisors, and administrators on tax matters.

  • Communicate with the IRS and state tax departments to resolve inquiries and issues.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA required.

  • Minimum of 10 years of recent fiduciary tax experience in a professional services environment.

  • Proficiency with ProSystem or GoSystem; familiarity with Omega or OneSource is a plus.

  • Strong knowledge of Forms 1041, 706, 709, and 990-PF.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, and a collaborative mindset.

  • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.



Pay Details: $180,000.00 to $200,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Kevin Johnson

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Ref US_EN_27_812238_3085218
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