Tax Fiduciary Accountant

Michael Page; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Collaborative environment

PTO 25 days

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Tax Fiduciary Accountant for its Naples, FL on-site location. The role focuses on fiduciary and estate tax returns, probate accounting, and maintaining client records with strict compliance and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in fiduciary accounting, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software. Collaboration with clients and colleagues is essential in a high-accuracy environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a tax fiduciary accountant.
• Experience with probate and fiduciary accounting processes.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in accounting software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify and organize wills and trust documents.
• Prepare U.S. federal and state fiduciary tax returns.
• Prepare estate tax returns (Form 706) as needed.
• Prepare fiduciary income tax returns (Form 1041) as needed.
• Address IRS notices and resolve issues.
• Track deadlines for filings.
• Maintain client investment records and tracking systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Accounting software

Tools

Accounting software

Tax software

Job description

The Tax Fiduciary Accountant will manage fiduciary accounting tasks, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.

This long-standing trusts and estates firm is hiring in their Naples, FL location. This is an onsite position.

Description

• Identify, collect, analyze, abstract, organize and maintain facts and documents, including wills and trust documents, in accordance with compliant legal practice and procedure
• Identify, collect, analyze, abstract, organize, maintain financial statements and spreadsheets relating to client investments; extract information for preparation of tax returns as needed
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and personnel
• Obtain and clarify information necessary to substantiate facts, identify documents and support legal actions
• Review estate planning documents, wills and trust agreements for preparation of income tax and excise tax returns
• Assist gathering asset and debt information for trusts and estates
• Organize and maintain information, records and documents supporting legal actions
• Assist analyzing legal proceedings to identify possible issues
• Develop, implement, maintain tracking and accounting systems for client investments facilitating preparation of U.S. trust tax returns
• Prepare U.S. federal and state estate tax returns (Form 706 and state equivalent as needed)
• Prepare U.S. federal and state fiduciary income tax returns for estates, testamentary and inter vivos trusts (Form 1041 and state equivalent as needed)
• Prepare individual and non-profit organization U.S. tax returns (Form 1040, Form 709 and Form 5227)
• Prepare trust and estate probate and fiduciary accountings
• Prepare related filings such as extensions of time to file for all accounting and returns
• Address IRS notices and resolve pending tax issues
• Track deadlines assuring returns and accountings are filed timely or extended when applicable

Profile

• 2+ years of experience as a tax fiduciary accountant
• Experience with probate and fiduciary accounting processes.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in accounting software and tools.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $100,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401k
• Collaborative work environment
• 25 days of PTO (30 after 1 year of service).

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.