Accountant

Manufacturing Inc; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Bonus program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Manufacturing Inc. seeks an experienced Fiduciary Accountant to manage complex estate and trust administration. You will oversee financial recording, track client investments in Excel, and prepare 1041 tax returns for estates and trusts.

The role requires strong fiduciary law knowledge and tax expertise to ensure regulatory compliance. Eligible candidates benefit from comprehensive benefits, incentive bonuses, and fast-track promotion opportunities into full-time roles after program completion.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of fiduciary accounting experience
• Proficiency in preparing 1041 estate tax returns
• Strong Excel modeling and data organization skills
• Knowledge of fiduciary laws and trust administration processes

Responsibilities

• Identify, organize, and maintain wills and trust documents per compliance standards
• Organize financial statements and client investments using Excel
• Develop and maintain tracking systems for client investments and trust tax returns
• Prepare federal Form 1041 and applicable state fiduciary tax returns
• Prepare Form 706 and related estate tax filings
• Compute and prepare trust and estate accountings and timeliness of filings
• Build client relationships and obtain essential financial information
• Track deadlines for returns and accountings

Skills

Fiduciary accounting

Microsoft Excel

Tax compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Estate Val Software (EVP)

ProSystem fx

FastTax

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Fiduciary Accountant to manage complex estate and trust administration. As a specialized Accountant, you will oversee financial recording, track client investments using Microsoft Excel, and prepare specialized tax filings including 1041 tax returns. The ideal Fiduciary Accountant will combine strong technical knowledge of 1041 tax returns and Microsoft Excel modeling with a deep understanding of fiduciary laws to support our clients and ensure flawless regulatory compliance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $80,000-$100,000/yr (Exempt role, not eligible for overtime)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes premium health insurance (medical, dental, vision) and eligibility for an incentive recognition bonus program.
• Career Advancement: Access to specialized training and fast-track promotion opportunities into full-time roles upon completion of the program.

Responsibilities Include

• Identify, collect, analyze, abstract, organize, and maintain facts and documents, including wills and trust documents, in accordance with compliant legal practice and procedure.
• Organize financial statements and spreadsheets relating to client investments utilizing Microsoft Excel.
• Develop, implement, and maintain tracking and accounting systems for client investments facilitating the preparation of United States trust tax returns.
• Prepare federal Form 1041 tax returns (United States Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts) and applicable state income tax returns.
• Prepare federal Form 706 (United States Estate Tax Return), applicable state estate tax returns, and United States Income Tax Returns for Partnerships and Non-Profit Organizations.
• Prepare Trust and Estate probate accountings, executing full Trust and Estate administration.
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships with clients and personnel to obtain and clarify vital financial information.
• Track critical legal and financial deadlines to assure all returns and accountings are filed timely or extended when applicable.

Skills & Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of dedicated experience working as a Fiduciary Accountant.
• Degree in business administration, finance, or accounting is highly preferred.
• Proficient expert in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience preparing federal Form 1041 tax returns and associated fiduciary tax forms.
• Proficiency with industry-specific software including Estate Val Software (EVP), ProSystem FX, and FastTax.
• Familiarity with federal Form 1040 (Individual Income Tax Return) and federal Form 709 (Gift Tax Returns).
• Strong foundational knowledge of Trust and Estate legal procedures and trial balance sheets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills alongside top-tier organizational, multitasking, and time-management abilities.

What's in it for You

• Advanced Autonomy: Take ownership of complex fiduciary accounts, utilizing your expertise in 1041 tax returns to guide high-value estates.
• Tech-Driven Workflow: Maximize your skills in Microsoft Excel and premium accounting platforms within a highly organized environment.
• Professional Up-Skilling: Work alongside leading financial experts and build specialized skills as an elite-level tax Accountant.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.