Tax Associate - Trust & Estates

Talently; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently is seeking a seasoned tax professional to join its accounting practice, focusing on trust and estate taxation for high‑net‑worth clients, family offices, and closely held businesses. The role involves direct client work, guidance from senior partners, and delivering high‑quality advisory and compliance services.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of public accounting experience, deep knowledge of trust and estate tax, and solid understanding of US and Illinois tax law, with CPA licensure

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years recent public accounting experience.
• Extensive experience preparing and reviewing trust and estate tax returns.
• Proficiency with individual, partnership, and S corporation taxation.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and Illinois tax laws.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• CPA license or progress toward licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Federal and Illinois trust and estate income tax returns.
• Prepare and review individual, partnership, and S corporation tax returns.
• Research and interpret applicable federal and state tax laws and regulations.
• Provide tax planning and consulting services to individuals and closely held businesses.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, high‑quality service.
• Collaborate with partners and senior professionals on complex tax matters.
• Review work of junior staff and provide guidance and mentorship.
• Stay current on changes in tax legislation and accounting standards.

Skills

Trust & estate tax

Public accounting

Individual/Partnership/S-corp tax

Illinois tax law

Analytical skills

Time management

CPA licensure progress

Tools

CCH Axcess

UltraTax CS

GoSystem Tax RS

Thomson Reuters platforms

QuickBooks

Excel (advanced)

Job description

About the Company / The Opportunity:

A respected firm in the accounting sector, serving a diverse portfolio of high‑net‑worth individuals, family offices, and closely held businesses. This role offers the chance to deepen expertise in trust and estate taxation while delivering high‑quality advisory and compliance services. You will work directly with clients, collaborate with senior partners, and contribute to the firm’s legacy of personalized public accounting solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review Federal and Illinois trust and estate income tax returns.
• Prepare and review individual, partnership, and S corporation tax returns.
• Research and interpret applicable federal and state tax laws and regulations.
• Provide tax planning and consulting services to individuals and closely held businesses.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, high‑quality service.
• Collaborate with partners and senior professionals on complex tax matters.
• Review work of junior staff and provide guidance and mentorship.
• Stay current on changes in tax legislation and accounting standards.

Must‑Have Skills:

• Minimum of 4 years recent public accounting experience.
• Extensive experience preparing and reviewing trust and estate tax returns.
• Proficiency with individual, partnership, and S corporation taxation.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and Illinois tax laws.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• CPA license or progress toward licensure preferred.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills:

• Familiarity with tax software such as CCH Axcess, UltraTax CS, GoSystem Tax RS, or Thomson Reuters platforms.
• Experience with QuickBooks and advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
• Knowledge of ASC 740 and other specialized accounting standards.
• Experience serving high‑net‑worth individuals, family offices, or private clients.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and train junior staff.