Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Specialist

Husch Blackwell LLP; St. Louis, Phoenix (MO, AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Professional to support estate administration, trust funding, and tax compliance. The role involves managing client matters, drafting probate filings, and ensuring accurate trust accounting. Location preference is St.

Louis, Missouri or Phoenix, Arizona. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of Trusts & Estates experience, excellent communication and organizational abilities, and proficiency with MS Office and tax software.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in Trusts & Estates, including complex estate and trust administration.
• Two-year degree required; Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from ABA approved program preferred.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Estate Tax Returns and Fiduciary Income Tax Returns.
• Maintain trust financial records and perform trust accounting.
• Maintain G/L accounts; reconcile broker statements; prepare payables and deposits.
• Obtain and reconcile 1099 and K-1 statements.
• Irrevocable trust funding and administration (post-death).
• probate administration and drafting pleadings.
• Maintain contact with clients and financial advisors.
• Meet annual billable hour requirement of 1600 hours.

Skills

Trusts & Estates

Tax compliance

Client communication

Case management

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate (ABA approved)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tax software

Document database software

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Senior Trusts & Estates Tax Professional to support estate administration, trust funding, and tax compliance. The role involves managing client matters, drafting probate filings, and ensuring accurate trust accounting. Location preference is St.

Louis, Missouri or Phoenix, Arizona. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of Trusts & Estates experience, excellent communication and organizational abilities, and proficiency with MS Office and tax software.